DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS, Institutional Research
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DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS, Institutional Research
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS, Institutional Research
Category
Charles River Campus >
Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500960831106
Posted Date
11 / 10 / 2025
Salary Grade
Grade 53
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$170,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$190,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time / Regular
Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. The Director of Data Analytics is a technically proficient and strategic leader responsible for designing and delivering a sophisticated analytics program that supports data-informed decision-making by senior leadership and central administration at Boston University. This position requires deep technical fluency in Python, SQL, machine learning, and statistical modeling, alongside the ability to translate advanced analyses into actionable institutional insights. The Director delivers high-impact data products including predictive models, statistical analyses, executive dashboards, and scenario simulations to support institutional planning, resource allocation, policy development, and performance assessment. This role is critical in advancing a modern, scalable analytics infrastructure and in developing cutting-edge models that directly inform areas such as enrollment forecasting, student success, and operational optimization. In collaboration with the Data Engineering team and analysts in Analytical Services & Institutional Research, the Director contributes to the University Data Library an integrated resource offering coordinated access to data, reports, and business intelligence tools. The role is essential to enrollment management and institutional forecasting, providing robust, technically sound models and decision frameworks that support the financial sustainability of the university. The Director leads a team of analysts and works across academic and administrative units to foster a culture of advanced analytics and evidence-based planning aligned with Boston University's strategic goals. Responsibilities :
- Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation : Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to support strategic initiatives like student success, enrollment forecasting, and space optimization. Extract actionable insights from complex datasets to inform university-wide decisions. Develop an analytics program that includes evaluation of academic and administrative efforts for potential improvement and growth.
- Analytics and Data Infrastructure : Build scalable analytics tools, automated reporting and processes, and secure reporting environments. Collaborate across departments to enhance data access, governance, and integration for improved decision-making.
- Reporting and Insight Delivery : Deliver clear, tailored reports and dashboards for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and relevance in KPI tracking, benchmarking, and compliance.
- Leadership and Team Development : Lead and mentor analytics staff, promote best practices in data science, automation, and foster collaboration across academic and administrative units.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a liaison to campus and external groups, and champion data literacy among non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills
Qualifications :
Bonus Qualifications : If you do not meet these, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
Demonstrated experience with enrollment management concepts, modelling, and applications.
Required Skills
Job Location : BOSTON, MA
Position Type : Full-Time / Regular
Salary Grade : $170,000.00-$190,000.00
To apply, visit https : / / jobs.silkroad.com / BU / External / jobs / 316084
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