Job Description Summary

The Director, Business Intelligence Team, plays a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that inform policy, strategy, and operational decisions across the university. This position leads their team in the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive data analytics and reporting solutions. The director collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders, including academic departments, administrative units, and external partners, to enhance data-informed decision-making.

This role requires a strong leader able to blend strategic thinking with technical expertise, aiming to leverage data to improve institutional efficiency, drive institutional success, and improve educational outcomes.

This position will report to the Assistant Vice President, Solution Delivery, and is part of the Solution Delivery leadership team.

Essential Duties:

Strategic Leadership:

•  Develop and execute an insights and analytics data strategy that aligns with the institution’s goals.

• Advocate for the use of data analytics across departments to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

• Build strong, mutually supporting relationships with institutional peers  

Data Management:

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data warehouses, lakehouses, marts, and other data systems.

• Ensure data quality and accessibility to support accurate and timely analytics.

• Champion data literacy and data governance 

Analytics and Reporting:

• Lead the development of analytics solutions to address strategic challenges.

• Provide training and resources to support data access to the institution.

Team Management:

• Manage and develop a leading team of data professionals.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

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Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with institutional leadership to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with institutional leaders in efforts to establish data governance and, align initiatives with institutional priorities.

• Communicate complex data topics (insights, governance, strategy) in a clear and actionable manner to diverse audiences.

Governance, Compliance and Security:

• Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and institutional regulations concerning data usage and privacy.

• Origination and implementation of security best practices,  to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

• Engagement with institutional leaders in managing and supporting the creation of and updates to institutional data management and governance standards and policies.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field earned by date of hire

• A minimum of eight years experience in a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience supporting institutional data governance, data integrity, data management, and associated technologies, processes, and tools.

• Team Manager or Director supporting modern analytic and warehouse tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, OAS).

• Demonstrated ability to be a coach and mentor to team members.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in higher education analytics or a closely related field. 

• Experience with Workday Reporting and PRISM data tools.

• Knowledge of current trends and challenges in the education sector, particularly in data-driven decision-making and analytics.

• Experience in the concepts behind Machine Learning, AI, and Predictive Analytics. 

• AI/ML model creation, design, deployment, and training are a plus.

• Certification or training in an Agile methodology. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to be a coach and mentor to team members.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Director: BI Team Prospectus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7Hn_aO4O9bMWgxz7Vec4ni3Aj4sDBPp/view?usp=drive_link

Required Application Documents

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Link to the prospectus.

About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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