Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager

Job Description

University of Missouri–St. Louis is seeking a Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager to provide strategic leadership for the university’s growing BI and analytics function. The 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.

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 with 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.

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

40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday

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

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, economics, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI (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

University

Title:

Data Analyst II

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr.