Director, Business Intelligence Team

Miami University Alumni Association • Marshfield, MA

9d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Director advances data as a strategic institutional asset, enabling leaders to make faster, clearer, and more confident decisions. Through strong leadership and collaboration, this position builds and develops a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team and a modern data ecosystem that brings our vision of Data At Your Fingertips to life. This is an opportunity to help shape the University’s data-driven future and lead the next phase of transformation in how data is used across the institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field earned by date of hire
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in data, analytics, or related disciplines
• Direct experience leading direct reports and functional teams
• Leading an institution-level major initiative in analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex and/or siloed organizations
• Experience with Workday FIN/HR/Payroll and Student data structures, integrations, and reporting (PRISM or similar; Banner a plus)
• Experience with cloud-based data ecosystems and modern data architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, dbt, Airflow, etc.)
• Experience applying predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI capabilities to business or institutional challenges
• Relevant certifications or formal training in data, analytics, or leadership
• Ability to apply data governance, data management, and data quality practices to ensure trusted and reliable data
• Experience enabling the effective use of modern analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar), Oracle OAS/ODI, and RPD a plus.
• Commitment to fostering a data-informed culture, including promoting continuous improvement and data literacy

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Variety of healthcare options — including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness resources, biometric health screenings, and programs that support fitness, nutrition, and health coaching
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition fee waivers for full-time employees immediately eligible, with eligibility for spouses and dependents after a set period of continuous employment
• Retirement resources, including alternative and supplemental retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director