Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager

Special Units Chancellor

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager to provide strategic leadership for the university's growing business intelligence (BI) and analytics function. This role is central to establishing and advancing a campuswide data strategy that supports evidence-based decision-making, institutional effectiveness, and long-term operational sustainability.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Manager will lead the development of a new BI office, champion data governance and data literacy initiatives, and partner closely with academic and administrative leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI and enterprise data sources.

Why Join UMSL?

UMSL is committed to excellence, innovation, and student success. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data-informed decision-making at a public research university serving a vibrant region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Change Management

• Provide strategic direction for UMSL's Business Intelligence & Data Analytics function, aligning BI initiatives with institutional priorities and leadership needs.
• Lead organizational change related to BI implementation and adoption, fostering a data-driven culture across campus.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Research Administration, and other partners to advance data governance policies and practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & BI Solution Development

• Partner with university leadership, academic units, and administrative departments to identify analytics needs and priorities.
• Translate business requirements into effective dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.
• Communicate insights, progress, and outcomes to senior leaders and campus stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a growing BI team, including hiring and supervising professional staff.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to ensure team effectiveness and growth.
• Maintain hands-on technical capability to support BI development as needed.

Training, Data Literacy & Continuous Improvement

• Design and deliver BI training, workshops, and user-group sessions to improve institutional data literacy.
• Develop documentation, user guidance, and dashboards for varied campus audiences.
• Lead efforts to improve data integrity, analytics processes, and reporting efficiency.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Works closely with executive leadership to align BI strategy with institutional goals.
• Leads efforts to improve data integrity, analytics processes, and reporting efficiency.
• Supports departments in improving data collection, retention, and usage practices.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week. Monday-Friday

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, economics, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI (including data modeling, report design, and DAX) and SQL.
• Experience with enterprise analytics strategy, institutional reporting, and data governance-preferably within higher education, healthcare, public sector, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience leading or supporting BI implementation initiatives, including training and user adoption.

Salary Range: $95,000-110,000 annually
Grade: GGS-012
University Title: Data Analyst II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.