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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Hybrid
Hiring Range: $59,400 - $78,500
Lead Career Center Data Strategy, Analytics, and Reporting
Brandeis University is launching a bold new approach to career development as part of its vision to Reinvent the Liberal Arts. We're creating an integrated career center that serves undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni by connecting academic learning with career exploration, internships, employer partnerships, and lifelong career support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and help shape the future of career education at one of the nation's leading liberal arts research universities.
We are hiring a Data Strategy Analyst to lead the Career Center's data strategy, analytics, and reporting efforts. By analyzing student engagement, career outcomes, and program effectiveness, you will generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision making, support institutional reporting, and help measure the impact of career education. Working closely with colleagues across the university, you will strengthen data governance, assessment, and partnerships while advancing a culture of evidence-based planning and continuous improvement.
What you will do
Data Strategy and Governance (30%)
Develop and manage a comprehensive data strategy for the career center across undergraduate and graduate populations
Establish and maintain data governance practices, including standardized definitions, processes, and reporting protocols
Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency across all systems and platforms
Oversee integration of multiple data sources, including CRM systems, survey platforms, and external datasets
Ensure compliance with university policies, FERPA, and data privacy standards
Partner with IT and Institutional Research to support system alignment, data architecture, and reporting infrastructure
Data Analytics and Reporting (25%)
Lead analysis and interpretation of student engagement, career outcomes, learning outcomes, and program data across undergraduate and graduate populations
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that clearly communicate insights to staff, leadership, and external stakeholders
Respond to ad hoc data requests from senior leadership and campus partners
Track and report on key performance metrics, including advising, events, employer engagement, and resource utilization
Identify trends and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that inform strategy and resource allocation
Support senior career center leadership in decision making by synthesizing complex data and presenting clear reports to support short-term and long-term strategies
First Destination Survey and Outcomes (20%)
Own the full lifecycle of the First Destination Survey, including methodology, design, administration, and reporting for all graduating students
Ensure alignment with national standards and maintain a strong knowledge rate
Lead analysis and reporting of career outcomes data for both undergraduate and graduate populations
Integrate additional data points including survey data, internship reports, employer feedback, program evaluations, and others into reporting efforts
Produce annual outcomes reports, including data visualizations and presentations to support institutional reporting
Assessment, Partnerships, and Communication (10%)
Develop and manage the Career Center’s assessment plan and key performance indicators
Partner with Institutional Research, academic units, Advancement, Alumni Relations, and other stakeholders on data sharing and reporting
Proactively explore and prepare timely reports to guide data-driven decisions around programming, goal setting and performance metrics
Present findings to internal and external audiences, including senior leadership
Train staff on data literacy, dashboards, and use of data in decision-making
Analytics Innovation and Enablement (5%)
Lead the development of advanced analytics, including predictive modeling and applied AI, to enhance forecasting, student engagement strategies, and outcome analysis
Apply data visualization best practices to improve clarity, usability, and impact of reporting tools
Identify opportunities to modernize data systems, including real-time reporting and cloud-based analytics
Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies that improve data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities
Professional Development & Center Support (10%)
Conduct regular research on higher education, career, and data strategy to propose adjustments to current strategies or address evolving challenges and opportunities
Participate in professional development activities related to data and assessment in higher ed and career services
Support the planning and execution of career center events and initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree
3–5 years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or data management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports for decision-making
Experience working with multiple data systems and integrating data from various sources
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and functions
Preferred
Degree in data analytics, statistics, data science, or a related field
Experience with survey tools and statistical software (e.g., Qualtrics, R, SPSS, SAS, or similar)
Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and user-centered reporting design
Experience with predictive modeling, forecasting, or applied AI in a professional setting
Experience working with enterprise data platforms or cloud-based analytics environments
Knowledge of FERPA and data privacy standards in higher education
Why You'll Love Working Here
As the Data Strategy Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping the Brandeis Career Center measure and communicate its impact across undergraduate and graduate programs. Your work will shape strategy, inform institutional decision making, and ensure the Career Center uses data to continually improve programs, services, and student outcomes.
Join a growing, forward-thinking career center during an exciting period of transformation
Lead data strategy and analytics that directly influence organizational priorities and decision making
Partner with colleagues across the university and explore innovative approaches to analytics, data visualization, AI, and assessment to improve student success
Work on a collaborative team that values curiosity, continuous learning, innovation, and evidence-based decision making
Work Environment: Brandeis combines the educational model of a liberal arts college with the resources of a research university. At our core, we are a medium-sized residential campus that provides a robust in-person experience for students and community members. Career staff work 35 hours per week on a hybrid schedule, with flexible hours when available. Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required.
Benefits: We invest in our staff through ongoing training, mentorship, professional certification support, conference attendance, and opportunities to become leaders in the career services profession. Brandeis also offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; tuition assistance; employee discounts; voluntary insurance options; and free campus parking.
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").