Academic Partnerships assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the execution of the organization's data strategy, aligning data-related initiatives with the broader business goals to support growth and innovation
• Develop and implement advanced BI tools and reporting systems, ensuring they are designed to meet the strategic and operational needs of the organization
• Establish and uphold rigorous reporting standards and practices, guaranteeing consistency, accuracy, and reliability across all data reports and analyses
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to understand their data requirements, creating tailored views and dashboards that drive strategic and tactical decisions
• Cultivate a team of BI analysts and data engineers, mentoring them towards excellence and fostering a culture geared towards strategic innovation and continuous improvement
• Spearhead data governance initiatives to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and quality, thereby supporting reliable BI and reporting processes
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather BI requirements, communicate data capabilities, and deliver strategic reporting solutions that add significant value
• Remain abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in BI, reporting, and data strategy, applying insights to continually advance the organization's data capabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Advanced degree in technical field, or equivalent experience as an Analytics practitioner
• At least 7 years of experience in a data-focused role
• 2-3 years of experience in managing a team of data professionals and preference for experience in Consulting, Strategy or Data Strategy roles
• Strong foundation in data management practices, including governance, quality control, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with data reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and familiarity with database management systems and SQL along with R and Python
• Experience with platforms such as Salesforce, BigQuery, Google Analytics, AWS, and other related platforms
• Proven ability to oversee complex data systems and processes, with a focus on maintaining accuracy and integrity of data.
• Solid understanding of data automation techniques and tools to streamline data workflows.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, capable of managing a team and collaborating with various organizational departments
• Experience in the Online Program Management and / or Higher Education sectors preferred

Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO - accumulated from day one
• 11 designated holidays
• Medical - four options (including PPO and HDP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents