Director of Advanced Analytics - Arizona State University : Job Details

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The Director of Advanced Analytics is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and execution of advanced analytics initiatives to inform business strategy and promote drive data-driven decision-making. This role will utilize advanced prescriptive analytics to be a bridge between business intelligence and data science to provide applied strategies for business stakeholders. The Director will lead a team consisting of full-time and student employee resources.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the overall advanced analytics strategy, aligning with the broader business objectives.

• Identify and prioritize key analytics initiatives that will deliver the greatest impact.

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of data analysis and insights provided to stakeholders.

• Utilize a variety of statistical and analysis techniques to solve complex business problems.

• Translate complex data insights into applicable business strategies.

• Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data governance, marketing, and operations, to identify opportunities and deliver analytics solutions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

What you'll need

• Experience with A/B testing, experimental design, and causal inference.

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and data enrichment.

• Experience with data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering.

• Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices.

• Strong programming skills in Python or for data analysis and model building support.

• Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS).

• Expert proficiency in conveying data insights though visual and written form appropriate for executive audiences.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) to effectively communicate findings.

• Working knowledge of cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Ability to leverage cloud technologies for scalable data processing and analysis.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. Passion for experimentation and innovation.

• Ability to align analytics initiatives with business objectives and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Skill in identifying and prioritizing high-impact analytics projects.

• Skill in applying analytical insights to solve real-world business problems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think critically, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions from data.

• Creative problem-solving approach to tackle complex challenges.

• Passion for using data to drive informed decisions and improve business outcomes.

• Ability to advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

• Commitment to data integrity and ethical data practices.

Relevant qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in analytics and/or data science roles.

Preferred education and experience

• Master's degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

Preferred skills and abilities

• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Marketing Platform technologies and/or equivalent technologies.

• Familiarity with agile project methodologies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week !

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution

• 22 days of vacation time

• 11 holidays, including your birthday

• Parental leave

• Significant tuition reductions

• Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

About ASU Enterprise Partners

ASU Enterprise Partners is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University's reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty.

ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.

At ASU Enterprise Partners

We serve

ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion

We engage

step up, own it, collaborate

We innovate.

continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks

We care

that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are

ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Who we are:

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact.

ASU measures itself by those it includes and how they succeed, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good and assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

In order to become that model for the New American University, ASU has undergone some radical changes over the last few years. Like many universities, it has added new buildings, hired new faculty and brought in new students. But, unlike many of its peers, ASU has also undertaken a massive reorganization of the institution. ASU has torn down walls between disciplines and encouraged collaboration among diverse units. ASU has altered the trajectory of the university and reevaluated the role that universities play in society, in the economy and in education at all levels. It has changed the relationship between ASU and the State of Arizona.

ASU Enterprise Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University's reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty.

ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.

Affiliates:

• The ASU Foundation for a New American University (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact.
• The ASU Outreach Hub is a nonprofit organization that supports the outreach and transactional needs of the ASU public enterprise through marketing and engagement solutions that advance the university and strengthen its brand. It specializes in paid media outreach, data-driven insights and outreach to alumni, donors and targeted corporations.
• ASURE is a nonprofit applied research and development lab component of ASU's public enterprise that partners with faculty across disciplines to extend ASU's reach and impact for national security innovation.
• NEWSWELL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening local news outlets. NEWSWELL is part of the ASU Media Enterprise at ASU.
• Skysong Innovations is ASU's exclusive technology transfer and intellectual property management company responsible for the rapid and wide dissemination of ASU's discoveries and inventions into the marketplace for the public good.
• University Realty receives, cultivates, advances and monetizes commercial and residential real estate to support the mission of Arizona State University. The goal of each and every transaction is to bring more resources and more revenue to the table for education.

Additionally, ASU Enterprise Partners operates ASU RealmSpark, which acts as the venture capital arm of ASU and invests in charter-aligned sectors. It finds the best technology on the market and brings it to the university. It also sources the most promising ASU-affiliated companies and brings them to market.

ASU Enterprise Partners employs a diverse team engaged in meaningful work, including fundraisers, designers, scholars, financial wizards, filmmakers, inventors, entrepreneurs and volunteers. Each member brings a different perspective to our vision, yet we share a mission to advance the most innovative university in the country.

Advance your career, too. Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest. Roles often shift as passions are discovered.

Employees and eligible dependents enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; and significant tuition reductions . Details about our comprehensive benefits are available here .