Data Strategist

Macalester College • St. Paul, MN

1d • $94,072 - $98,348 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Strategist will be critical in shaping Macalester’s data-informed future. The role will oversee the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and processes. This role will lead the data governance group, partnering with stakeholders across campus to ensure data quality, integrity and security, optimizing data utilization across the organization. The successful candidate will develop Macalester’s data dictionary in preparation for the institution’s ERP implementation and will lead efforts to collect data in Macalester’s Data Lakehouse. As the ERP is implemented, the person in this position will partner with business units to implement dashboards to enable data-driven decisions. In partnership with IT and Institutional Research, the person in this role will develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy. This is a full-time role with a hybrid weekly schedule (2-3 days in office required) following the initial training period. Macalester College's Information Technology Services (ITS) department offers comprehensive services to support the campus community's technological needs. These services include project management, systems consulting, software implementation and maintenance, database management, and data reporting. Additionally, ITS manages the campus network, telecommunications systems, central servers, and information security architecture.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 Years of experience with the following:
• Data policy and data governance leadership.
• Creation of data dictionary/catalog.
• Experience with data connections and visualizations.
• Writing reports/dashboarding.

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy Development: In partnership with IR, leadership, and stakeholders across campus, define and implement a comprehensive data strategy. Assess current data management practices and develop strategies for optimizing data utilization.
• Data Governance Strategy: Develop and implement a robust data governance strategy that supports the transition to a new ERP. Lead the Data Governance group.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the central data repository maintains data integrity for accurate reporting and analysis.
• Data Standards: Develop and implement best practices and standards in data processing, design definitions, architecture, and operations.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: Lead efforts in designing dashboards, reports, and visualizations to enable data-informed decision-making in the institution's Data Lakehouse and ERP.
• Other Responsibilities: Completes other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates as an active member of the team.
• Participates in department and college activities and supports the implementation of shared goals and initiatives.
• Provides backup support to other team members.

Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees