Director of Strategic Data Analytics - University of Colorado : Job Details

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Budget, Planning and Campus Strategy

Job Title: Director of Strategic Data Analytics

Position #:00770200 – Requisition #:35711

Job Summary:

The Director is responsible for providing strategic operational, financial and administrative oversight of the Data Analytics team, analytics consulting, leadership and support to the campus senior leadership team, central Budget, Planning and Campus Strategy (BPCS) leadership, and to school/college leaders. The position will focus on integrating data from a variety of systems (CU Central Information Warehouse (CIW), PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HCM, Salesforce, Slate, Collegis, etc.) to create insights at campus and school levels. These insights will inform short and long-term strategic planning, policy decisions, operational improvements, and campus strategic initiatives.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent hired for this position will be able to rapidly develop a deep understanding of the structures and data available in various repositories located within the campus and at the CU System Office, as well as to discern (by building relationships) what data is available in other school/college systems to help inform the development of the campus data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Planning – 50%

• Strategic leadership of the Data Analytics team, including developing processes for the Data Analytics Collaborative, including processes related to the publishing of data to dashboards, and processes to ensure data used in public facing dashboards has gone through the pertinent governance processes.
• Development of strategies on how best to utilize current systems when embarking on change management efforts (i.e., automating PMR reporting process).
• Responsible for management of the Data Analytics team budget, including tracking of annual spending, formulating projections for annual budget requests, ensuring all expenses are captured for fiscal end close.
• Responsible for leading and managing two direct Data Analysts, including performance management, termination, recruitment/hiring and utilizing analytics to determine appropriate staffing needs to achieve the goal of the Data Analytics initiatives for the campus.
• Supports a wide range of Budget, Planning and Campus Strategy initiatives and reporting and analysis projects.

Data Analytics/Business Intelligence – 50%

• Create dashboards in Tableau or Power BI to be used by campus leadership, the central BPCS department, schools, and departments. Data created is used for strategic planning and discussions with campus leaders.
• Utilize SQL to integrate multiple and complex data sources to create Tableau and/or Power BI analytic work products.
• Aggregates data from a variety of systems and files where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist.
• Uses Tableau and other tools to perform complex analyses pertaining to the state of the campus.
• Uses analytic tools and institutional applications to build predictive models; uses data to drive insights into resource planning, campus strategic initiatives and data-informed decision making.
• Presents data that include quantitative and qualitative information about the organization and assists BPCS leadership in interpreting and using the data to influence changes to operations, processes or programs.
• Creates dashboards, regular and ad hoc reports, and presentations that provide meaningful analysis of, and insights into, key workforce issues.
• Prepares spreadsheets, reports, summaries, charts, slides and other visual aids to describe findings, propose solutions and predict trends.
• Provides support as continual enhancements and changes are made to existing campus processes.
• Assists with troubleshooting, analyzing, resolving, monitoring and documenting complex user inquiries, as needed.
• Partners with others on campuses involved in data analytics to share knowledge and best practices.
• Participates in new and established cross-functional data initiatives to support process improvements, programs, policy reviews, and contributions to data governance.

Work Location: Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Budget, Planning & Campus Strategy team is committed to enabling thoughtful, strategic decision-making by providing tools, services and expertise to all CU Anschutz Medical Campus stakeholders. Through partnership and collaboration, we connect ideas, resources and subject matter expertise through a consultative approach that helps the campus achieve success and units meet their goals.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UC Health University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $700 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

It is a transformational time at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with strategic efforts to build on the strength of our university and the position of the campus for greater impact and visibility. The Budget, Planning, and Campus Strategy team has expanded opportunities for growth and change by investing in leadership to identify, design, and implement strategic initiatives that are critical to the future success of the campus.

Why work for the University?

• We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave!
• The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Substitution: 4 years of professional or high-level technical experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience designing and developing reports and dashboards in a complex environment with multiple business systems, stakeholders, initiatives, and varying quality of data.
• Experience with systems and processes, best practices and operational metrics/analytics related to business and academic operations.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area, such as Information Technology, Data Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Relevant experience in Information Systems administration or management.
• Relevant experience with PeopleSoft (or similarly complex ERP system).
• Relevant experience utilizing Tableau or other analytic and data visualization tools.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced analytical and research skills, as demonstrated by the ability to develop, assess and blend information from a wide variety of data sources, and to apply analytical and critical/strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, build consensus and promote the exchange of information among colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and technical skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong results-orientation and commitment to quality and performance.
• Self-starter who takes personal initiative and assumes full ownership of projects and outcomes. Ability to manage workload autonomously, working across a large number of constituents, juggle multiple competing tasks and demands, setting priorities and achieving results.
• Ability to work under high stress levels, with frequent interruptions and tight/changing deadlines.
• Ability to quickly and independently learn new software and systems.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume

Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride - [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 10th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $127,669 - $160,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CVJob Category: Information TechnologyPrimary Location: HybridDepartment: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21761 - ADM-AVCBO Budget Ofc-AnschutzSchedule: Full-timePosting Date: Dec 13, 2024Unposting Date: OngoingPosting Contact Name: Sean McBridePosting Contact Email: [email protected]Position Number: 00770200#J-18808-Ljbffr