Project Manager for Strategic Data Initiatives

General Information

Position Number 003243 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Project Manager for Strategic Data Initiatives Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5;00 pm
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Graduate School (Adm) Work Location Reese Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 Primary Purpose of Department
The Graduate School at UNC Charlotte fosters excellence in all dimensions of post baccalaureate studies and is the primary advocate for graduate education and for graduate students at the University. Established in 1985, the Graduate School offers 21 doctoral, 65 master's degree programs, and more than 30 graduate certificate programs in a wide variety of fields and specialties ranging from architecture, biomedical engineering, computing, engineering, and health administration to history, teacher education, creative writing, business, nursing and social work. The Graduate School has over 700 members of the Regular Graduate Faculty teaching and mentoring more than 5,500 graduate students who come from nearly every state in the union and from a variety of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Project Manager for Strategic Data Initiatives leads the Graduate School's efforts to develop and support a comprehensive dashboard aimed at improving student success metrics. This role involves refining initial requirements, creating a detailed project plan, and proposing a technical implementation strategy. The overarching goal of this position is to streamline and enhance a student's path to graduation, including the development of technical solutions that support degree auditing, coordination for DegreeWorks, and development of processes to bring greater transparency and support to student success. This role is primarily a project management role but requires familiarity with data analysis. The position has decision-making authority for the creation of technical solutions to processes, the collection and interpretation of data for process improvement, as well as consultation with faculty. Review of program-level data through the program review process is expected to generate improvement recommendations.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Identify and engage key stakeholders to gather additional requirements.
• Outline and document key features to be included in the dashboard.
• Collaborate with the Student Success Advisory group to refine initial requirements.
• Create a high-level project plan with clear milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment of project goals with organizational objectives.

Technical Analysis:

• Understand and define the tasks and responsibilities of team members, including data analysts, IT staff, and graduate advisors.
• Propose methods to track and report on individual student progress.
• Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student engagement, retention, and academic performance.
• Determine reporting needs and criteria, including query, Excel, and on-screen reports.
• Recommend analytics tools and processes to be used for data analysis and reporting.
• Assess potential challenges related to data quality, privacy, and security, and present strategies to address these challenges.

Communication Plan:

• Develop and implement a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present a brief executive summary to the leadership team, outlining the project approach and progress.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Data Science, Assessment, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience with data management, large data sets, process improvement, and project management.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in project management in an educational or data-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report

Posting Open Date 08/27/2024 Posting Close Date 09/10/2024 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information