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Executive Director of Enterprise Data
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Executive Director of Enterprise Data
Overview Who We Are: National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students. What We Offer: At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits. What You Will Do: National Louis University (NLU) is seeking a dynamic and innovative Executive Director of Enterprise Data to continue the development and implementation of its robust data infrastructure, data management, and data analytics. For over a decade, NLU has been committed to building an Oracle and Power BI-based data infrastructure that supports our business strategies, operational effectiveness, and student outcome success. In this newly created position, reporting directly to the Chief Data Officer, the Executive Director of Enterprise Data will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding NLU's investment in data. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who possesses the ability to not only create data products but also to cultivate and grow a team of dedicated data professionals. This role is central to enhancing NLU's data-driven decision-making capabilities, increasing operational efficiencies in data management, and developing forward-thinking AI data strategies. The Executive Director of Enterprise Data at NLU will be responsible for driving the strategic vision for data management and analytics across the university. This involves innovating and implementing advanced data solutions that augment NLU's decision-making processes and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of the university's data infrastructure. The role also demands a strong focus on operational excellence, involving spearheading initiatives that boost data operational efficiencies and collaborating with various departments to weave data insights seamlessly into organizational operations. Moreover, this position entails building, leading, and nurturing a skilled team of data professionals. The successful candidate will foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team, encouraging the development of new ideas and approaches to data management and analysis. As the Executive Director of Enterprise Data, the selected candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of data utilization at NLU. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, and is key to transforming NLU into a more data-informed institution, thereby contributing significantly to the university's success and growth. Essential Responsibilities
Data Warehousing and Infrastructure Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of NLU's comprehensive data lake. Manage the creation and enhancement of reporting and analytic data assets, encompassing a range of ETL processes, data integrations, Oracle data objects, and Power BI measures. Ensure the integrity and longevity of NLU's foundational data infrastructure.
Qualifications
NLU Inclusion Statement: National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture. Special Instructions Please Include the following along with your application:
- Resume (Required) - Cover Letter (Optional) NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form |