Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
041133
Department Code
20301-6040
Department
Office of Research
Job Title
Associate Director of Research Data and Analytics
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$73,000 - $110,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S5
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Office of Research (OoR) seeks an experienced Associate Director of Research Data & Analytics to manage and enhance the research data ecosystem related to the University’s research and creative mission. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance & Research Initiatives, this position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing a holistic research data strategy, which will support data-informed decision-making and strategic planning. The Associate Director will create and disseminate best practices related to data governance, management, quality, and reporting of research data in collaboration with OoR departments and campus partners. The successful candidate will develop and present dashboards and reports and will make recommendations for improving workflows and data stewardship processes with the goal of optimizing the university’s data reporting capacity of research performance metrics and producing consistent and accurate information to key internal and external stakeholders.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Science/Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5+) plus years of relevant experience focused in data governance, data quality management, and/or data analytics & reporting, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience in higher education or research-intensive setting preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Tableau, Excel, SQL and general database management.
• Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills and commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills are required as well as the ability to communicate effectively with partners and leaders across the university.
Responsibilities
• Manage development and implementation of a holistic research data strategy, which involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand and translate research information needs into deliverables that facilitate operational management and leadership decision-making related to the University’s research and creative mission.
• Create and disseminate best practices and guidance related to data governance, management, quality, and reporting of research data in collaboration with Office of Research departments and campus partners across the schools/colleges, institutes, and central administrative units.
• Advocate for high data quality and standards and maintain knowledge of industry best practices.
• Make recommendations for improving workflows and data stewardship processes with the goal of optimizing the university’s data reporting capacity of research performance metrics and producing consistent and accurate information to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, create, maintain, and present sophisticated dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for key research-related performance metrics using Tableau and similar business intelligence tools.
• Create and maintain internal data validation reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop and disseminate documentation and training to campus users about sponsored research data and reporting and about related processes and best practices.
• Provide project management support and streamline standard reporting processes related to sponsored research data especially for external reporting requirements and stakeholders (ex. NSF HERD survey, US News)
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
• Tools/Equipment
• Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
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Posted: Oct. 15, 2024, 7:39 a.m.
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