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Associate Director – Accountability and Data Analytics

Jobs2web

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Springfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $82,500 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ETLSQLTableau

About the role

  • Maintains and supports the higher education accountability system; performs complex data integration, analysis, reporting, and visualization to support critical business operations, inform strategic planning, and advance progress toward goals outlined in A Thriving Illinois.
  • Performs sophisticated data integration, analysis, and interpretation across the research lifecycle; Extracts and transforms data from multiple sources using ETL processes while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity;
  • Safeguards data privacy and compliance standards;
  • Identifies meaningful trends, patterns, and anomalies using statistical techniques and predictive modeling;
  • Conducts ad hoc analyses to address emerging questions;
  • Translates complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports, visualizations, and presentations
  • Partners with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain data quality standards, ensure data integrity, implement best practices, and uphold compliance requirements across the organization; works with institution partners to design and develop metrics
  • Develops compelling dashboards, interactive data tools, and executive presentations that track key performance indicators and business metrics; Delivers actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders through clear, visually engaging reports that drive informed decision-making.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains robust processes and procedures to safeguard data security and protect sensitive information across all systems and workflows
  • Identifies inefficiencies in current data processes and suggests improvements or automation to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy and usability

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Data Science, Data Analytics or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in the design, development, and implementation of streamlined or automated reporting solutions
  • Experience using one or more common analytical (R, SAS, SPSS, Stata), querying (SQL), and/or visualization (Tableau, Power BI) tools
  • Experience with data warehousing, data migration and/or data integration techniques
  • Advanced knowledge in the manipulation of data to provide charts, graphs, and reports
  • Ability to align data strategy with business objectives
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on the completion of projects and initiatives
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data integrationdata analysisdata visualizationETL processesstatistical techniquespredictive modelingreporting solutionsdata warehousingdata migrationdata manipulation
Soft skills
project managementorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitystakeholder engagement
Certifications
Master’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degree in Data Analytics