Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Position Summary:
The Director of Data Management serves as the School of Nursing's lead administrator for data analytics, reporting, compliance, and institutional effectiveness. Working closely with the Dean and academic leadership, this position oversees the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of data related to student success, faculty productivity, program outcomes, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. The Director transforms complex data into actionable insights that support strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, accreditation activities, and evidence-based decision-making across the School of Nursing.
Responsibilities:
- Accreditation, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting
- Manage data collection and reporting processes required for accreditation, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and submit reports for organizations including the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and other regulatory bodies.
- Monitor program outcomes, including retention, graduation, licensure and certification pass rates, employment outcomes, and student learning outcomes.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of institutional data in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and university policies.
- Maintain and validate data reported on School of Nursing websites, publications, and external reports.
Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support
- Develop dashboards, reports, and performance metrics that support academic and operational decision-making.
- Analyze trends related to enrollment, retention, progression, graduation, licensure outcomes, faculty workload, and resource utilization.
- Provide data analyses and reports to support strategic planning, budgeting, program development, and growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
Data Systems Management
- Oversee the integration and management of institutional and program-specific data systems.
- Coordinate data collection, validation, and reporting across academic and administrative departments.
- Develop efficient processes for data entry, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
- Maintain data dictionaries, reporting procedures, and documentation standards.
- Evaluate and implement technologies that enhance reporting and analytics capabilities.
- Training and Collaboration
- Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on data reporting requirements, dashboards, and data management practices.
- Provide training and support related to data systems and reporting tools.
- Collaborate with university offices including Institutional Research, Information Technology, Admissions, Registrar, Finance, and Academic Affairs to ensure data quality and consistency.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, Public Health, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in data management, institutional research, business intelligence, or analytics.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex datasets and producing reports for leadership and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in a related field.
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nursing education.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, outcomes assessment, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting accreditation reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- 100% employer sponsored life insurance, AD&D insurance and Long term disability
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development opportunities via Coursera
- Tuition benefits for their dependents
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, Public Health, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in data management, institutional research, business intelligence, or analytics.
- Experience managing complex datasets and producing reports for leadership and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Doctoral degree in a related field.
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nursing education.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, outcomes assessment, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting accreditation reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
What We Do
Founded by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, independent university serving over 1,800 students with professional undergraduate programs in nursing, business, communication, and education, as well as graduate degrees.
