Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics

Description:

A Higher Education client is seeking a Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics for a direct hire opportunity in the Oxford, OH area. The Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics leads the University’s efforts to deliver trusted, accessible, and actionable data that powers informed decision-making across the institution. This role sets the direction for modern analytics and data solutions, advancing a scalable, forward-looking data architecture that meets the evolving needs of the University. In close partnership with divisional analytics leaders and institutional stakeholders, the Director ensures alignment with data governance practices—building a secure, standardized data environment that reduces silos and strengthens institutional trust.

• Partner with institutional data and analytics leaders to shape and advance a shared vision for modern, trusted analytics aligned to evolving data architecture practices
• Lead the continued rebuilding and advancement of the University’s data platform, guiding the evolution of warehouses, lakehouses, and data marts toward a more scalable, integrated ecosystem
• Work collaboratively across the institution to reduce data silos and support the rehoming of data into secure, standardized, and sustainable environments
• Ensure data is reliable, well-managed, and accessible, establishing practices that strengthen institutional trust and long-term usability
• Guide and deliver analytics and reporting solutions that provide clear, actionable insights aligned to institutional priorities
• Expand and support self-service analytics and advance data literacy across the institution, enabling confident and effective use of data in decision-making
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of analytics, data engineering, and reporting professionals
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with academic and administrative leaders to understand priorities and deliver meaningful, aligned solutions
• Provide insights and guidance to senior leaders to support institutional strategy and decision-making
• Lead institutional change efforts related to data, analytics, and platform modernization, ensuring coordination, clear direction, and measurable outcomes
• Accountable for the delivery and effectiveness of institutional analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with data governance strategy, privacy, security, and consistent practices

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience within data, analytics or related field
• 4 years of leadership experience
• Snowflake and Tableau experience
• Conceptual knowledge of Oracle OAS, Python, MySQL and AI principles
• Bachelors Degree

Nice to Have:

• Workday experience
• Higher education background
• Oracle OAS experience

Compensation:

$135,000 to $155,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.