Nova Southeastern University · 5 months ago
Executive Director - Operational Data Analytics and Reporting - 991427
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expNova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, independent university known for its academic excellence and innovation. The Executive Director of Operational Data Analytics and Reporting will lead efforts to transform financial and operational data into actionable insights, partnering with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making and enhance reporting solutions.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develops an integrated framework for university financial and operational data analytics and reporting, enabling a holistic view across the enterprise for trends and emerging themes, and supporting timely and informed decision-making
Partners with executive leadership and Institutional Effectiveness to identify key performance metrics to assess the impact and success of university initiatives and strategic goals
Collaborates with IT in designing, developing, and maintaining comprehensive reporting solutions that deliver real-time, data-driven insights
Liaises between Finance and other key operating units with IT, translating financial and operating data requirements and spearheading various reporting-related initiatives. This encompasses incorporation of advanced data analysis and optimal visualization techniques within dashboards and reports
Performs collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data sets to uncover trends, patterns, risks, and actionable insights
Provides data analysis support for financial modeling and realization of benefit from improvement initiatives
Presents complex data findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner, ensuring understanding and alignment with business goals
Identifies opportunities to optimize and streamline processes, leveraging data insights to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency
Implements best practices in higher education data analytics and stays abreast of emerging trends
Conducts benchmarking studies and peer comparison analyses as directed by senior leadership
Coordinates with IT to ensure underlying data is accurate, consistent, and used effectively to support business objectives
Support ITs in ensuring effective data governance standards to maintain data integrity and support business intelligence initiatives
Assists in ad hoc or special projects as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Higher Education Business Acumen – Comprehensive understanding of the higher education sector, encompassing key performance indicators, business processes, industry trends, and benchmarking resources and practices
Financial Analysis and Reporting - Proficiency in interpreting financial data and preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and reports, identifying trends and providing insights for decision making. Ability to create and interpret complex reports, dashboards, and visualizations
Data Analysis Techniques - Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling
Business Intelligence - Familiarity with BI tools and techniques to transform data into actionable insights
Administration and Management – In-depth knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, leadership technique, and/or coordination of people and resources
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Analytical Skills – Exceptional ability to analyze data, consolidating information into clear and concise insights
Interpersonal Skills – Proficiency in collaborating across business lines at a senior level to influence change and achieve common goals. Possesses the qualities needed to build and maintain cooperative working relationships within a complex and diverse organization
Effective Communication Skills – Exceptional clarity and effectiveness in both spoken and written communication
Complex Problem-Solving Skills – Advanced skills in diagnosing complex problems, analyzing related information, and developing and implementing solutions
Attention to Detail - Precision in preparing and reviewing financial and operating reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
Project Management - Strong project management skills to oversee data analytics and reporting initiatives from conception to completion
Ability to develop and implement data-driven strategies that align with organizational goals
Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights in order to support high-level business decisions
Ability to effectively translate data requirements and present clear and concise insights
Ability to efficiently manage time, resources, and tasks to ensure productivity and accuracy
Ability to work in a team and motivate others
Bachelor's degree
Major (if required: Finance, accounting, data analytics/science, mathematics or related field
Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in higher education financial and operational data analysis and reporting
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in a leadership role influencing decisions with analytics
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration (MBA), finance, data science or related field
Experience in higher education consulting or auditing
Experience with health care industry
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (21)
2023 (10)
2022 (16)
2021 (19)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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