Director of Data Analytics

Description

We are looking for a Director of Data Analytics to lead and expand a growing analytics function in Columbia, South Carolina. This leader will combine technical depth with strategic direction to strengthen enterprise reporting, advance data governance practices, and build strong partnerships across the institution. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on problem solving with team leadership and is ready to shape a modern analytics capability.

Responsibilities

Lead the institution's data analytics strategy while serving as a key member of the analytics leadership team.

Oversee the development of internal reporting capabilities, reducing reliance on external reporting support and improving access to actionable insights.

Guide the continued growth of the analytics team by recruiting, mentoring, and structuring roles across management, engineering, and analyst functions.

Partner with administrative and academic stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable data solutions.

Direct data warehouse and ingestion efforts to ensure reliable, consistent, and well-organized data for reporting and analysis.

Establish and strengthen data governance standards that improve data quality, stewardship, and institutional trust in reporting.

Support the evaluation and adoption of business intelligence tools, including cloud-based visualization platforms and enterprise reporting technologies.

Contribute both strategically and technically by helping design data architecture, advising on engineering practices, and supporting complex analytics initiatives

Requirements

Experience leading data analytics, business intelligence, or data warehousing initiatives in a complex organization. Strong foundation in data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, warehouse design, and structured data management. Knowledge of data governance principles and the ability to apply them across cross-functional teams. Background working with reporting and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Cognos, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or similar platforms.

Ability to build relationships with diverse institutional stakeholders and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience hiring, developing, and guiding analytics or engineering team members. Familiarity with cloud data platforms and warehouse technologies, including environments such as Redshift or comparable solutions. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; advanced education is a plus.

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