Savannah College of Art and Design · 3 hours ago
Director of Business Intelligence
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSavannah College of Art and Design is seeking a Director of Business Intelligence in the finance department to oversee the university's data and BI functions. The role involves developing and implementing a university-wide data strategy, tracking recruitment metrics, and establishing policies for data accuracy and integrity.
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Responsibilities
Oversee SCAD’s data and BI functions
Lead the data and predictive functions of the business office
Develop and implement a university-wide data strategy, including setting the vision for how data is used to meet objectives
Use advanced data to establish productivity measures
Track and predict key recruitment metrics such as visits, applications, admissions, deposits, and enrollment
Measure each department's return on investment (ROI)
Evaluate each employee based on school visits, expenditures, and corresponding deposits
Establish policies for data accuracy and integrity to ensure a single source of data
Champion the use of advanced analytics and predictive modeling
Implement dashboards to provide a real-time view of operational performance
Recommend and implement strategies to preserve and grow the university’s financial resources
Develop and deliver presentations to senior management and cross-functional groups in a professional, concise, and direct manner
Influence business partners through diplomacy, negotiation, consensus, and leadership
Establish an understanding of and perform backups for critical business office functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business analytics, finance, or a related field
At least five years of progressive experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy roles
Advanced proficiency in enterprise BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, and Looker)
Demonstrated experience supporting business office and HR functions with analytics solutions
Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, high-impact reports and solutions
Preferred
Master's degree (M.B.A., M.S. analytics, M.S. data science, or a related discipline)
Direct ownership of an enterprise BI roadmap or analytics transformation initiative
Background in highly matrixed or complex organizations with multiple data sources and stakeholders
Track record of collaboration with senior leaders through insight-driven storytelling and strategic analysis
Company
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit university with locations in Georgia, Hong Kong, and France
1001-5000 employees
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