Assistant Director, Data Strategy

Available Title(s):

1142-NN_ADMINPRO - Information Systems Manager

Business Title:

Assistant Director, Data Strategy

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Director of Data Strategy will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the WSU College of Medicine: To serve Washington and beyond through collaboration and problem-solving in education, research, and health care with a focus on rural communities, Tribal Nations, and people who have been historically marginalized.

This role is responsible for overseeing the strategic management of institutional data and for leading the organization's commitment to transparent, inclusive, data-informed decision-making through rigorous process evaluation, data management, and strategic analysis.

This role will be the lead data analyst supporting the Strategic Diversity Action Plan, related policies, along with diversity, health equity, and belonging efforts outlined in the College Strategic Plan.

The Assistant Director will lead the Data Team and will report to the Director of Information Technology and Data Strategy. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Office for Diversity, Health Justice, and Belonging, the Equity Committee, and the Inclusion Matrix Workgroup for diversity, health equity, and belonging-related efforts.

Essential Job Functions

40% Data Management, Governance, and Analysis

40% Outcomes and Impact Measurement

10% Supervision

5% Fiscal Management

5% Other

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years professional experience, of which one (1) year must have been in a leadership role OR a combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in a higher education or related setting requiring accountability in management reporting.

• A combination of 5 years experience in the areas related to utilizing data collection and analytics or guiding and evaluating strategic initiatives to improve equity within an organization or community.

• Demonstrated experience using management information systems and/or applications software.

• Experience utilizing business intelligence and analytics software such as PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, or related tools.

• Outstanding computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office environment, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies, maintain a client service focus, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting issues.

• Demonstrated capability to exercise good judgment and analytical thought processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment and a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Research, or a related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in machine learning algorithms and AI frameworks applicable to data analysis or educational settings.

• Experience with project planning software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project).

• Experience utilizing data collection, analytics or similar activities to guide and evaluate strategic initiatives to improve equity within an organization or community.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name: Office of Technology and Data Strategy

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202

Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: Minimum: $5,485.73, Midpoint: $6,943.97, Maximum: $8,402.20; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins July 8, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by July 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.