Director of Strategic Data Analysis and Planning, Penn GSE

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Director of Strategic Data Analysis and Planning, Penn GSE Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Information Technology Job Description Summary The Director of Strategic Data Analysis and Planning is a senior strategic partner to the Dean, Chief of Staff, and school leadership, responsible for leading institutional research, analysis, and planning in support of schoolwide decision-making. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and based in the Dean's Office, the Director serves as the central integrator of data and analysis across GSE, bringing together information from multiple systems and domains to support strategic planning, resource allocation, program review, and institutional storytelling. The Director also serves as the primary school liaison to the University's Office of Institutional Research, coordinating institutional data requests, aligning definitions and methodologies, and ensuring consistency between school-level analysis and University reporting. The Director leads complex cross-cutting analyses, and translates leadership questions into coherent, actionable insights. Working in close collaboration with data stewards across admissions, student records, finance, HR, grants, faculty affairs, communications, and IT, the Director ensures that GSE can answer the questions that matter most with clarity, consistency, and confidence. The role requires hands-on technical fluency, including the ability to independently query and validate data (e.g., using SQL and related tools), assess data quality, and translate technical outputs into clear institutional insights. The Director deploys deep analytic judgment, strong institutional acumen, and the ability to move fluidly between technical detail and strategic interpretation in service of the Dean's priorities, and the mission, vision, and goals of the School. Job Description

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