University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Director of Data Administration and Institutional Research at S/D – Wharton Dean’s Office Full Time

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job TitleDirector of Data Administration and Institutional ResearchJob Profile TitleJob Description SummaryThe Wharton School is currently seeking an experienced Director of Data Administration and Institutional Research. The Director will play a crucial role in driving the School’s success by providing leadership over the collection, analysis, and dissemination of high-level institutional data. The incumbent will enable high-level analytics capabilities that inform key decisions around planning, policy development, assessment, and evaluation of School activities. Through their expertise and guidance, they will ensure that strategic efforts are aligned with stated goals, and that the School continuously improves performance and delivers optimal outcomes.Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a creative and visionary leader, responsible for the formalized approach to process design and maintenance, policy development, and procedures that ensure data quality and integrity throughout the School and University. The Director will work primarily with the Dean and Deputy Dean’s Office, but will also work collaboratively with a broad constituency of clients and collaborators in a matrix management structure. This includes supporting the Dean, Deputy Dean, Departments, Divisions, and other school clients, as well as University stakeholders such as the Provost and President, and external organizations.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff in the Deputy Dean’s Office, the Director will manage a Senior Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead a dynamic team in providing critical support to the School’s leadership and stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership for School-wide analytics functions to enable the Dean’s mission and goals.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data for both internal and external constituents, ensuring that data is collected in a timely and efficient manner and that reports are accurate and meaningful.
• Steward the School’s data management and governance.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Manage ad hoc and standard report requests from constituents in a timely and client-centered manner by understanding the data needs and provide customized reports and analysis that are clear, actionable, and meaningful.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques, such as data modeling and visualization, to transform complex data sets into intuitive and easy-to-understand formats.
• Provide contextual information and insights that help stakeholders understand the significance and implications of the data and provide recommendations for actions or next steps based on the findings.
• Collaborate with internal constituents such as the division leads, the CIO, CISO, CFO, and other leaders to design and administer data management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

A master’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Additional required qualifications:

• Experience/degree in a relevant field such as statistics, data analytics, institutional research, or a related discipline
• experience in a data administration and institutional research role, preferably within higher education settings
• Demonstrated experience with data collection, analysis, and dissemination, and a proven ability to conduct high-level analysis for planning, policy development, assessment, and evaluation of activities
• Experience managing data quality and integrity, with a strong understanding of formalized approaches to system design and maintenance, policy development, and procedures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix management structure and serve a broad range of clients and collaborators
• Proficiency in data management tools and software such as SQL, R, and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing data analysts or researchers
• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and data visualization techniques
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform and influence strategic decision-making

Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolWharton SchoolPay RangeSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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