UMGC

Director, Data Science and Growth


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 10017356

      Director, Data Science and Growth

      Office of Analytics

      Exempt, Regular, Full Time, Pay Grade 4.4

      Location: Remote

      The Director, Data Science and Growth will report to the VP of Analytics and be responsible for building and maintaining solutions involving predictive modeling. In addition, this roll will work closely with the teams that drive growth including but not limited to Marketing, Student Affairs, and GMO in order to help implement and test initiatives aimed at driving growth.

      Primary Duties:

      • Contribute to the development of the data science framework including but not limited to: Building new models, defining infrastructure strategy, and being a highly visible champion of Advanced Solutions - 20%

      • Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, develop a deep understanding of problems, present solutions - 20%

      • Understand business strategies and problems, translate to Data Science approaches, select / run / validate Analytics, and drive understanding and action from model insights across all levels of organization – tech teams, business teams, senior management. Lead team to deliver Data Science and Analytics initiatives successfully - 20%

      • Act as a mentor for a team of Business intelligence Analysts fostering an environment of analytical excellence as well as helping to upskill internal talent - 20%

      • Balance multiple complex projects delivering to many stakeholders – effectively prioritize initiatives and resources to maximize value - 20%

      Required Education and Experience

      Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Statistics, Mathematics, or the related field.

      Experience: 5 to 7 years related experience.

      Supervisory: 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience.

      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

      Well versed in R, Python, SQL

      Preferred Education and Experience

      Masters or other post-graduate education in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

      Experience: 5 to 7 years related experience.

      Supervisory: 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.

      All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html .

      The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

      University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.


      The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.

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