The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

　　At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:Pay Range: $151,200.00 - $272,100.00

　　If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

　　Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.Current WGU employees should submit an internal application before 1/24/2024 to be considered.

　　The Director of College Analytics leads a team of senior research analysts, data scientists, and college liaisons which provide college leaders with analytics services to help colleges achieve their student success goals. Analytics services include root cause analysis, opportunity identification, impact evaluation for key student success initiatives, target setting, and forecasting among others. The Director is responsible for developing a team to deliver sound and rigorous analysis that will inform college and university priorities to improve student success.

　　Essential Functions and Responsibilities:*Work with senior college leaders and other academic leaders to understand analytic needs and opportunities to drive student success.*Engage in and inform the annual planning process by providing critical insights to inform college and university priorities.*Maintain analytics best practices including processes for root cause analysis and impact evaluation for key student success initiatives.*Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of data scientists, research analysts, and college liaisons*Plans and establishes goals and objectives for employees in job area.*Provide guidance on analytic methods and tool sets and insight communication.*Responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of reports and analysis*On-going development and improvement of WGU's analytical capabilities*Collaborates with analytics teams and operational leaders to deliver projects.*Responsible for developing and maintaining budget.*Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:*Ability to build consensus and motivate others including senior leaders.*Proficient in quickly and accurately understanding the objectives of data analysis requests and determining the most effective methods for answering analytical questions.*Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.*Has a strong outcomes-based orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of successfully achieving goals. Pushes self and... For full info follow application link.

　　Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.