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Excelsior University · 2 months ago

Executive Director- Analytics and Data Science

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

Excelsior University is seeking an Executive Director for Analytics and Data Science to lead strategic initiatives within their Office of Analytics and Data Science. The role involves overseeing a team to deliver insights that enhance student success and institutional performance while collaborating with senior leadership to translate data into actionable strategies.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for analytics initiatives across Academic Affairs and Transformative Partnerships

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three data scientists and analysts

Serve as primary liaison to Academic Affairs on student success, curriculum design, and faculty analytics

Serve as primary liaison to Transformative Partnerships on market growth, enrollment trends, and partner performance

Design and oversee predictive and prescriptive analytics models to inform institutional strategy

Translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders

Partner with institutional leaders to define KPIs and success metrics

Ensure analytical outputs are methodologically sound, interpretable, and aligned with Excelsior’s equity and innovation goals

Advance Excelsior’s AI and decision-intelligence strategy in collaboration with the Chief Analytics Officer

Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the university

Maintain high standards of data governance, privacy, and integrity

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Data SciencePredictive ModelingData VisualizationExperimental DesignLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Master's degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in analytics or data science, including 3+ years in leadership

Demonstrated success translating analytical insights into strategy for non-technical audiences

Proven experience managing and mentoring analytical teams

Strong technical knowledge of predictive modeling, data visualization, and experimental design

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Company

Excelsior University

Excelsior University is an accredited online institution helping adult learners finish degrees and advance their careers flexibly.

Founded in 1971

Albany, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.excelsior.edu

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