Manager, Analytics Infrastructure and Reporting

Madison College•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our analytics and data management team and help shape the future of how Madison College uses data! We’re building a new business intelligence (BI) data architecture and toolset, and we’re looking for a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented leader who can turn business needs into meaningful analytics solutions. If you enjoy connecting people, processes, data, and technology to solve problems and create better ways of doing things, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. Madison College is seeking an experienced Manager, Analytics Infrastructure and Reporting to lead the College’s enterprise analytics, reporting, and data integration environment. This position brings together business intelligence, data integration, analytics, and cloud-based technologies with a strong focus on understanding institutional needs and delivering solutions that provide real value to the College. Working collaboratively with college leadership and cross-functional partners, the Manager establishes analytics priorities and data standards, develops scalable and well-governed reporting solutions, and works closely with strategic planning specialists to translate complex institutional data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness. This team is dedicated to supporting the College’s mission and helping our students succeed. Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great community!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree AND equivalent additional relevant work experience
3 + years of relevant work experience
Leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a student’s academic journey, as it pertains to data
Proficiency in Azure-based enterprise analytics environments, e.g. Microsoft Fabric or Databricks
Experience implementing new BI data architecture and toolsets
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance regulations
Familiarity with End-to-End reporting solution design and development, from the back end of data modeling, integration, ETL processes to the front end of report design and dashboards in BI tools
Knowledge of IPEDs or WTCS

Responsibilities

Leads, supports and develops teams to ensure accountability of institutional objectives and operational excellence. This includes effective deployment of human resources practices such as inclusive hiring, performance management principles, development opportunities and employee support.
Contributes and engages in budgetary, financial and procurement decisions that ensure fiduciary responsibility while meeting operational and institutional goals.
Works with college leadership and departments to oversee, design and support enterprise reporting, analytics and data integration solutions that support institutional decision-making, reporting operations and strategic initiatives.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves data quality and reporting system performance issues.
Implements Project Management Methodology on a portfolio of concurrent projects; leads and manages projects impacting the college's reporting.
Conceptualizes, documents, and maps cross-functional systems & processes to facilitate shared knowledge for college staff.
Develops, reviews and supports the training and education of enterprise business intelligence tools and data literacy to all levels of staff at the college.
Leads one-on-one guidance sessions and working lab sessions for new users and report authors.
Provides direct leadership and oversight of Analytics Infrastructure and Reporting functions, establishing analytic priorities and data standards that are aligned with institutional strategy and executive needs.
Leads and develops staff within Analytics Infrastructure and Reporting functions, fostering analytic excellence, accountability and professional growth.
Partners with colleagues to align reporting needs with data governance, strategic initiatives and technical capabilities.
Oversees regulatory reporting functions, including IPEDs, WTCS, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment, transparency and effective process management.
Creates an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.