Associate Director of Data Science & Technology

Associate Director of Data Science & Technology

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• Posting Number: S14652P
• Working Title:
  
  Associate Director of Data Science & Technology
• Department: DAR-Career Center
• About the University:
  The University of Georgia (UGA) is the birthplace of public higher education in America and a flagship public university. More information at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Eligibility:
  This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, analytics, information systems, computer science, higher education administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise‑level data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, and data governance within complex organizations.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing cross‑functional projects with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with analytics and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server Suite) and experience developing dashboards and reports for executive decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and experience with predictive modeling and applied AI.
• Experience integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., survey platforms, CRM, external datasets) and modernizing data architecture with cloud analytics and real‑time reporting.
• Knowledge of FERPA, data privacy standards, and information security best practices related to student and alumni data; experience managing technology resources and vendor relationships.
• Direct experience with career outcomes data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Management of Data Modeling and Enterprise Data Systems
  • Oversee the integrity, quality, and governance of career outcomes data across systems of record (e.g., Qualtrics, Question Pro, Handshake, Steppingblocks, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server Suite), and other platforms.
  • Provide vision and leadership for the Career Outcomes Initiative; collaborate with schools/colleges and non‑academic units to improve surveys, data reporting, and visualizations.
  • Utilize external data sources to augment internal information (e.g., third‑party career outcomes data, U.S. Census, National Student Clearinghouse).
  • Act as liaison to the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) for reporting and data requests.
• Supervision
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Career Center Data Analytics team.
  • Mentor and develop Data Analytics staff; define and track performance metrics.
• Analytics Innovation and Enablement
  • Lead development of dashboards, predictive models, and analytic tools aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Advance integration of analytics, AI, and data visualizations; modernize data architecture for scalable analytics.
  • Ensure accuracy of data usage and develop standardized solutions for staff use.
• Security, Compliance, Campus Integration, and Data Stewardship
  • Ensure compliance with DAR and university IT policies, data security standards, and FERPA.
  • Lead data automation and data exchange with campus units; manage access controls and security updates.
  • Coordinate with campus IT partners to align systems and support processes; oversee hardware and lifecycle management.
  • Contribute to long‑term technology planning and serve as liaison to IT services and the Registrar’s Office for data updates.

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