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About Us
Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)!
At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.
AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do.
Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.
Job Summary
The Chief Data Officer (CDO) serves as the College's senior leader for institution wide data strategy, governance, reporting, and analytics. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Student Success, the CDO provides comprehensive oversight of AMSC's data environment and ensures that accurate, secure, and actionable information is available to support academic excellence, student success, accreditation, planning, compliance, and operational decision making.
This role serves all divisions and departments across the College, functioning as the central hub for data management, integration, reporting, and analysis. The CDO leads the development of a data driven culture by ensuring high quality data practices, maintaining the College's data warehouse, and providing training that strengthens institutional capacity for data interpretation.
Responsibilities
Data Management & Reporting

• Develop method for disseminating requested data from divisions, departments, and administrative units in such a way for the data to be actionable, timely, and impactful for identified institutional goals.
• Periodically provide academic data, including pass rate/DFW analyses and academic jeopardy reports.
• Store, and prepare data supporting institutional strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Assist with data submissions to IPEDS, SACSCOC, the National Student Clearinghouse, and other agencies.
• Data Manage, prepare, and distribute learning outcomes data at the course, IMPACTS, and program levels.
• Produce advising, faculty, administrative, non-academic, and campus wide reports as needed.
• Extract and prepare data for grant applications, renewals, and compliance reporting.

Data Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

• Oversee, maintain, and enhance the College's enterprise data warehouse.
• Write, update, and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and reporting structures.
• Perform SQL queries, coding, testing, and troubleshooting within database systems.
• Records Maintain records related to data systems operations and performance.
• Ensure seamless integration of data across platforms, systems, and reporting environments.

Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• Analyze user needs, gather statistics, and develop recommendations for improved data processes and reporting.
• Work with users to understand reporting modifications, data structures, input/output requirements, and internal controls.
• Audits Audit systems for data security, integrity, and compliance with enterprise risk management standards.
• Implement and monitor data validation, accuracy checks, and quality controls.

Analytics, Dashboards & Training

• Assist with creating, maintaining, and publishing dashboards using Power BI and other analytics tools.
• Provide training on data interpretation, analysis, and effective use of institutional data resources.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that support academic and administrative decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with SQL, database systems, and data warehouse management.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analytics, or enterprise data management.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience producing complex reports for accreditation, compliance, and academic assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Data Science , Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field .

• Experience in higher education, especially within a comprehensive college or university.

• Familiarity with IPEDS, SACSCOC, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

• Experience with Power BI or similar dashboarding tools.

• Knowledge of student information systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft)

Proposed Salary
Salary Range:
$93,000-$100,000 Annually
Required Documents to Attach
Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcripts

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at (404) 756-4047, or by email at hr@atlm.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu . Applications are only taken through our website.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the AMSC to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the AMSC's Human Resources at 404.756.4047.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted.
Accommodations
The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.
Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.