Chief Data Officer

Georgia Institute of Technology

$93K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data analytics or institutional research
  • Proficient in SQL and database systems
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Experience with accreditation and compliance reporting
  • Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as IPEDS and SACSCOC

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods for timely and impactful data extraction
  • Provide periodic academic reporting and analysis
  • Collect and prepare data for strategic planning and accreditation
  • Assist with external data submissions to agencies
  • Manage and distribute learning outcomes data
  • Oversee the college's data warehouse and systems documentation
  • Conduct data security audits to ensure compliance

Benefits

  • Training on data interpretation and analysis
  • Opportunities to lead a data-driven culture
  • Collaboration across all college divisions
  • Access to advanced analytics tools like Power BI
  • Potential for impactful decision-making support
Full Job Description
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 and use.

Responsibilities

Campus¿ Wide Data Management & Reporting

  • Data Request Extraction ¿ 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.


  • Academic Reporting ¿ Periodically provide academic data, including pass rate/DFW analyses and academic jeopardy reports.


  • Strategic Planning Data ¿ Collect, store, and prepare data supporting institutional strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation.


  • External Reporting ¿ Assist with data submissions to IPEDS, SACSCOC, the National Student Clearinghouse, and other agencies.


  • Learning Outcomes Data ¿ Manage, prepare, and distribute learning outcomes data at the course, IMPACTS, and program levels.
  • Ad ¿ Hoc Reporting ¿ Produce advising, faculty, administrative, non ¿ academic , and campus ¿ wide ad ¿ hoc reports.
  • Grant Data Support ¿ Extract and prepare data for grant applications, renewals, and compliance reporting.


Data Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

  • Data Warehouse Management ¿ Oversee, maintain, and enhance the College's enterprise data warehouse.


  • System Documentation ¿ Write, update, and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and reporting structures.


  • SQL & Coding Functions ¿ Perform SQL queries, coding, testing, and troubleshooting within database systems.


  • Systems Operations Records ¿ Maintain records related to data systems operations and performance.


  • Data Integration ¿ Ensure seamless integration of data across platforms, systems, and reporting environments.


Data Governance, Security & Compliance

  • User Needs Analysis ¿ Analyze user needs, gather statistics, and develop recommendations for improved data processes and reporting.


  • User Consultation ¿ Work with users to understand reporting modifications, data structures, input/output requirements, and internal controls.


  • Data Security Audits ¿ Audit systems for data security, integrity, and compliance with enterprise risk management standards.


  • Data Quality Assurance ¿ Implement and monitor data validation, accuracy checks, and quality controls.


Analytics, Dashboards & Training

  • Dashboard Development ¿ Assist with creating, maintaining, and publishing dashboards using Power BI and other analytics tools.


  • Campus ¿ Wide Training ¿ Provide training on data interpretation, analysis, and effective use of institutional data resources.


  • Decision ¿ Support Analytics ¿ 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

  • Master's 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

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 [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected] . Applications are only taken through our website.

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