Manager, Strategic Planning and Analysis

About the role

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of analysts, providing direction on data collection, processing, and translation of raw data into actionable insights that inform departmental decision-making
• Oversees the delivery of accurate, timely data and analysis to support divisional and departmental operations, including recurring monthly and quarterly reporting as well as ad hoc analytical requests
• Manages the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions that strengthen data-driven decision-making across the division
• Maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental performance and progress toward strategic objectives
• Pairs with functional leaders to review departmental metrics, understand operational goals and initiatives, and identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced service delivery
• Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of analytical tools, dashboards, and key data sets through proactive maintenance and data quality oversight
• Develops queries and data extraction from multiple sources, ensuring analyses provide meaningful insights and support business needs
• Conducts and guides advanced data analysis to identify trends, correlations, and insights that support strategic and operational decision making
• Leads data auditing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts while supporting data governance practices to maintain high data quality standards
• Applies predictive analytics to forecast trends and provide strategic recommendations to departmental leaders
• Manages the production and delivery of standard and customized reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses aligned with business priorities
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance analytical workflows

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Statistics, Business Analytics, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience in Data Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Education: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience in data management and/or business intelligence software such as SAS, Tableau, MS Fabric, or Power BI
• Experience: Effective in handling multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
• Professionalism: Able to handle confidential data professionally
• Knowledge: Experience with statistical modeling and descriptive statistics, reporting and data analytics experience, knowledge of and practical application of testing methodologies and experience, understanding of interdependencies between various systems and downstream impact on design, development, and testing, proficiency with querying data, data interpretation, and report generation
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic, and self-directed, strong analytical, process mapping, and procedural documentation skills, strong problem-solving skills (critical, strategic, and evaluative thinking), proficiency with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, PeopleSoft, Nolij), excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills, strong attention to detail and follow-up skills, strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Benefits

The budgeted salary range is $75,300 to $96,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php