Research Operations Director Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

The NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking a Senior Director, Institutional Research and Information Technology who will report directly to the Associate Dean, Finance and Administration of SPS, the role is responsible for extracting, analyzing, and reporting school-wide data and information, leading and implementing an organized and systematic approach to data administration, and developing strategic plans for the unit. The Senior Director will oversee the School's Institutional Research team, responsible for generating data and analytics assets to inform and support SPS’s strategic objectives. The Senior Director will ensure compliance with governance policies and seek innovative technology-enhanced solutions that support the School’s operations and strategic goals, establishing key partnerships across SPS and NYU. The role will work closely with NYU IT on University-wide initiatives such as cyber security, sustainability and data governance. The role will also oversee the School’s Information Technology team, responsible for managing the School’s database systems, including those related to enrollment management and marketing, server administration, and application development. 

Required Education:
Master's Degree MBA or advanced degree in statistics or information technology.
Required Experience:
7+ years experience in IT/Data Analytics including research, operations and/or marketing. Must include supervision of staff and development and management of budgets. Prior experience in leading and implementing data management and BI initiatives
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to lead diverse teams to achieve objectives. Excellent analytical, problem solving,interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively at all levels with a strong customer service commitment. Vendor negotiation skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to a nontechnical audience. Knowledge of BI tools.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Hobson's and Destiny One, Tableau and ETL Software.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00 to USD $190,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing.  We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate,  hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management;  publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.