Director of Data and Analytics

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget.

KGSB Office of the Dean

The Director of Analytics serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership for the University of Pittsburgh School of Business (Pitt Business).This position is responsible for delivering accurate, relevant and timely data and analysis to inform decisions supporting the school’s strategic goals.The Director supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area and leads a team of two data analysts.Working closely with the Dean’s Office and senior leadership, the Director oversees the creation and implementation of data analytics collection and reporting to support strategic and operational priorities.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership and other stakeholders to inform policy, strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.
• Provide essential leadership to develop employees and teams to support a culture of analytics throughout Pitt Business.
• Oversee process to collect and validate data for external benchmarking, rankings and accreditation.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment strategy for the school, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with School stakeholders to identify key performance indicators and metrics that assess
• Oversees the analytics lifecycle including data collection, preparation, advanced analysis, and modeling.
• Prioritize analytic objective/outcomes and design analytic programs to achieve outcomes.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership and other stakeholders to inform policy, strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.
• Provide essential leadership to develop employees and teams to support a culture of analytics throughout Pitt Business.
• Oversee process to collect and validate data for external benchmarking, rankings and accreditation.
  
  

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment strategy for the school, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

• Collaborate with School stakeholders to identify key performance indicators and metrics that assess
  
  

Oversees the analytics lifecycle including data collection, preparation, advanced analysis, and modeling.

Prioritize analytic objective/outcomes and design analytic programs to achieve outcomes.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required.

Duties are primarily sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Director - Operations & Administration

Job Family

Business Operations & Administration

Job Sub-Family

Operational Leadership

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable