Director Data Analytics and Information

Job Summary

Director of Data Analytics and Information
College of Engineering
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University’s College of Engineering seeks an accomplished and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Data Analytics and Information. This key position supports the Dean, Cabinet, and Engineering Leadership Team in leveraging data to guide decisions, measure impact, and shape the future of one of the world’s leading engineering colleges.

The Director will oversee a collaborative and high-performing team that drives data-informed strategies across areas such as student success, faculty and graduate development, research performance, entrepreneurship, tech transfer, and college reputation management. Working closely with the Dean’s Office, this role ensures that complex and dynamic institutional priorities are supported with sound analytics, meaningful insights, and actionable intelligence.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Dean and Executive Cabinet to identify priorities, analyze institutional data, and develop proposals and strategies that inform decision-making at the highest levels
• Direct and mentor the Data Analytics and Information team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee the design, development, and dissemination of dashboards, reports, and predictive models that support college-wide initiatives
• Lead and coordinate large-scale Dean’s Office projects focused on operational excellence, strategic planning, and organizational improvement
Ensure data integrity, governance, and effective communication of insights to leadership stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in data analytics, information systems, business intelligence, or a related field
• At least seven years of progressive experience in data strategy, institutional research, or analytics leadership
• Proven record of leading data teams and translating complex information into actionable insights for executive leadership
• Strong knowledge of data governance, predictive modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
Excellent interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional collaboration and convey analytical findings to diverse audiences

Why Purdue
This year the College of Engineering hit major milestones in our quest to become the most consequential engineering college in the nation. We are now the No.1 producer of Engineering graduates in the country –- no other University in the country confers more Engineering degrees on an annual basis than Purdue. This is true for BS degrees in Engineering awarded annually and also for BS, MS, and PhD degrees combined. We are also now No.1 in market demand –- no other University in the nation receives more applications for engineering majors than Purdue University. And thirdly, in the prestigious US News rankings which are based on measures of research strength, we are as a college, ranked No.5, tied with Caltech, out of 200 ranked engineering colleges. Equally important, 5 engineering disciplines are ranked in the top 5, and 10 in the top 10. This position is key in tracking and reporting the data at the center of the exciting, national headline-grabbing stories of Purdue Engineering.

This is a dual level posting where the hiring manager will determine the level commensurate with the education and experience of the chosen candidate.

About Us

The Most Consequential Engineering College in the Nation.

Aiming for maximum impact outcomes in our mission areas, by 2030, in some key measures we will (a) Become the largest producer of best-prepared and most diverse engineering talent in the nation, (b) Establish pre-eminence in research impact, and (c) Partner to significantly advance our state and nation.

NEVER COMPLACENT, ALWAYS CHALLENGING OURSELVES,
WE AIM FOR THE PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AT SCALE.

• We question prevailing wisdom.
• We dare to think differently, innovate, and re-define what is possible.
• We aim to excel at execution. We will not just set big goals, we will surpass them with maximum efficiency for lasting results.
• We enjoy a vibrant community. We welcome all under our big tent of great talents and ideas, collaborating to maximize our impact.
We will partner and inspire globally. Harnessing the power of talents and innovation around the world, we will influence engineering on a global stage.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in informatics, computer science, or other data-related field
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an information, business computing, or business intelligence field with a history of increasing responsibility and influence; designing and building reports and dashboards for non-technical audiences; and making operational improvements across an organization required

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Three (3) or more years of management experience of technical staff preferred. Experience with Purdue’s enterprise reporting and dashboard tools
Experience in higher education bridging traditional analytics with market research strongly preferred

Skills Needed:

• Program and project management and communication skills are essential
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data
• Knowledge of Purdue University's student and HR reporting systems is desirable
• Ability to:
  
  • think analytically. Ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior levels in the organization required
  lead large projects, on short timelines, with participation from all levels of the organization
  

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 5

• Pay Band S080
  Job Code #20002213

Professional 6

• Pay Band S085
  Job Code #20004015
  

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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