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Data Science

The Data Science Manager leads a team in the creation of data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies; oversees the identification of trends, patterns, and anomalies found in large data sets and the development of insights by performing extensive data analysis; directs the interpretation of results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining; manages the design and implementation of big data solutions; ensures team continuously researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques.

• Lead, design, and implement research studies that require the use of advanced analytics (e.g., logistic regression, cluster analysis, neural networks); collaborate with cross functional teams on the development of such studies; establish machine learning models to forecast outcomes
• Manage data science team members to ensure the efficient and effective completion of projects
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand information needs
• Leverage data and external data sources to develop complex models for data visualization and analysis
• Create data visualizations to identify, explain, and communicate important findings to stakeholders; supplement visualizations with narratives detailing observations and findings
• Determine the appropriate tools, techniques, and methodologies to extract data that produces meaningful results
• May lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an institutional analytics strategy
• Oversee staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 15
• Minimum – $109,300.00
• MidPoint – $136,600.00
• Maximum – $164,000.00