Data & Analytics Manager

About the Job  

The Data & Analytics Manager is a full-time, exempt, remote position that works out of the Office of Digital Strategy and Analytics and reports to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Digital Strategy and Analytics. The Data & Analytics Manager will manage the data & analytics department, which helps the University with the creation of new reports, analysis of data to answer business questions, and maintenance of existing reporting systems.

The Data & Analytics Manager will gain an understanding of the needs of departments throughout the University and assist with the design, development, and deployment of data-driven solutions to support those needs. This position is expected to act as a partner to business users, working closely with them to understand their processes and developing appropriate solutions.  

About CCU 

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.  

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV) 

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.  

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education. 

CCU offers more than 100 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. 

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University. 

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analysis or equivalent employment experience.
2. Two or more years of management experience is preferred.
3. Five or more years experience with Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server in an enterprise environment is preferred. Advanced report development skills including, understanding of SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, and Tableau. Advanced T-SQL skills in complex queries, procedures, and functions.
4. Experience building and working with star-schema data models, preferably using a data warehouse automation tool such as WhereScape RED.
5. Experience in higher education is preferred.
6. Ability to provide technical architecture vision and recommend strategy/solutions.
7. Ability to keep current with the industry trends in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics .
8. Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently and balance multiple projects while maintaining high levels of productivity.
9. Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.  Ability to develop and maintain a strong rapport and credibility with the user community.

Key Job Duties  

Mission Contribution

CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Data & Analytics Manager contributes to the mission by leveraging data to help the University be more efficient and effective. 

Management

1. Manage the data & analytics team (three employees) and oversee all aspects of business data, analysis, and reporting for the University.
2. Partner with departments to find data-driven solutions to optimize their processes and fulfill the mission of the University.
3. Assist the other Data & Analytics team members with translating business needs into reporting requirements.
4. Partner with all levels of management when requested to gain a thorough understanding of the information needs from a business and technical perspective and create decision support systems accordingly.
5. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data & Analytics Team.

Data Analysis and Data Management

1. Enhance the University’s ability to perform advanced analytics
2. Perform ad hoc data analysis to meet business unit reporting/data validation needs.
3. Design and maintain objects for the university enterprise data warehouse using WhereScape RED and T-SQL.
4. Identify opportunities for improved data management and delivery as well as influencing the design and development of data analysis and reporting.
5. Ensure reports and data sets answer key stakeholder questions and provide critical insight to allow business leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions.
6. Assist in source data identification, data quality definition, transformation and summarization processes with other Information Systems departments.
7. Oversee the installation, maintenance and technical support of required reporting systems and other related vendor products.

External Reporting 

1. Assist with the preparation of regulatory data reports such as Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and others. 
2. Assist with data preparation for external ranking surveys such as U.S. News & World Report, Petersons, and others.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment  

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends. 

What we offer our employees: 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.