Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager

Hiring Department

Special Units Chancellor

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is seeking a Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager to provide strategic leadership for the university’s growing business intelligence (BI) and analytics function. This role is central to establishing and advancing a campus wide data strategy that supports evidence-based decision‑making, institutional effectiveness, and long‑term operational sustainability.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Manager will lead the development of a new BI office, champion data governance and data literacy initiatives, and partner closely with academic and administrative leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI and enterprise data sources.

UMSL is committed to excellence, innovation, and student success. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data‑informed decision‑making at a public research university serving a vibrant region.

• Provide strategic direction for UMSL’s Business Intelligence & Data Analytics function, aligning BI initiatives within institutional priorities and leadership needs.
• Lead organizational change related to BI implementation and adoption, fostering a data‑driven culture across campus.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Research Administration, and other partners to advance data governance policies and practices.

• Partner with university leadership, academic units, and administrative departments to identify analytics needs and priorities.
• Translate business requirements into effective dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.
• Communicate insights, progress, and outcomes to senior leaders and campus stakeholders.

• Build and lead a growing BI team, including hiring and supervising professional staff.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to ensure team effectiveness and growth.
• Maintain hands‑on technical capability to support BI development as needed.

• Design and deliver BI training, workshops, and user‑group sessions to improve institutional data literacy.
• Develop documentation, user guidance, and dashboards for varied campus audiences.
• Lead efforts to improve data integrity, analytics processes, and reporting efficiency.

• Works closely with executive leadership to align BI strategy with institutional goals.
• Leads efforts to improve data integrity, analytics processes, and reporting efficiency.
• Supports departments in improving data collection, retention, and usage practices.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week. Monday‑Friday

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, economics, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI (including data modeling, report design, and DAX) and SQL.
• Experience with enterprise analytics strategy, institutional reporting, and data governance—preferably within higher education, healthcare, public sector, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience leading or supporting BI implementation initiatives, including training and user adoption.

Salary Range: $95,000 – 110,000 annually
Grade: GGS-012
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Data Analyst II
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• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF for Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume…