Director, Data and Digital Operations

HUBIA – Cabinet de Conseil Data, IA, BI & Analytics



Status: open

Job context

Hiring for a major US University

Salary expectations – Package

141,000 USD – 180,000 USD

Job location

New York, US

On-site – Remote – Hybrid position

Full remote or Hybrid


Job description

Our prospect has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other.

Our prospect is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission.

The GSB External Relations team is seeking a Director of Data and Digital Operations. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the digital transformation and data strategies that drive our External Relations efforts across our fundraising, alumni relations and operations teams. If you are passionate about leveraging data to guide strategic planning and decision-making, and you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Job purpose

    As the Director of Data and Digital Operations, you will:

  • Interpret, monitor, and analyze alumni information related to programs, procedures, demographics, and operational outcomes.
  • Transform and translate data into actionable insights to guide strategic planning and decision-making across External Relations.
  • Conduct data pulls, manage reporting, strengthen processes for data requests.
  • Responsible for the Data and Digital team’s operational effectiveness.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs to expose platform features as microservices.
  • Manage alumni data and systems within the GSB, collaborating with key stakeholders across External Relations, the school, and university departments such as the Alumni Association (SAA), Office of Development (OOD), and University IT (UIT).
  • Handle compliance with informational requests from various teams across the GSB and the broader university campus community.
  • Lead the analysis of organizational insights, explaining past events, predicting future outcomes, and assessing the potential impacts of changes.
  • Present data in clear, engaging, and unbiased formats to highlight operational strengths, opportunities, and threats.

Your responsibilities include

    Leadership and Strategy (35%)

  • Drive digital and data transformation strategies via development of a GSB Alumni Data Strategy. Streamline operations through technology innovation.
  • Advocate for GSB needs by developing strong partnerships with school and university data and technology teams.
  • Foster a data-centric culture to optimize operations.
  • Organizational Insights (40%)

  • Serve as the primary point person for gathering and reporting of alumni data.
  • Develop and execute strategies for data performance improvement.
  • Manage digital platforms and ensure accurate data integration.
  • Create actionable reports and recommend business intelligence improvements.
  • Business Operations (25%)

  • Collaborate across External Relations teams to identify data needs and optimize workflows.
  • Manage digital platforms, including but not limited to web content management systems, event and community platforms and mobile applications.
  • Oversee alumni data governance, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
  • Supervise staff, providing leadership and professional development.
  • Business Operations (25%)

  • Collaborate across External Relations teams to identify data needs and optimize workflows.
  • Manage digital platforms, including but not limited to web content management systems, event and community platforms and mobile applications.
  • Oversee alumni data governance, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
  • Supervise staff, providing leadership and professional development.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Experience with alumni/donor communication is highly desired but not required.
  • Proven track record in digital communication strategy development and execution.
  • Experience managing community platforms or similar digital assets.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
  • Proficiency in analyzing digital metrics and using insights to drive engagement and growth.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and brand consistency.
  • Experience in developing systems and workflows to improve efficiencies and customer service is a plus.
  • Notice

      The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

      Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

      Our prospect is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Application

    CV and cover letter (optional) should be sent by e-mail with the following subject:

    01HUBIAUS0624

    You will be contacted again within 15 days if you have been selected to continue the recruitment process for this position.

    See you soon!