Western Governors University · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager, Data Science - Institutional Analytics & Research
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $256K/yr
7+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The Senior Manager, Data Science will lead a team to design and implement AI/ML models that enhance faculty workflows, streamline processes, and drive automation in the academic experience.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Data Scientists and Analysts to build predictive and prescriptive models that improve faculty decision-making
Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into systems used daily by faculty and students
Define and manage project plans for large-scale, complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with WGU’s strategic goals
Oversee resource planning, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation for high-visibility projects
Collaborate with Data Engineering to develop ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines for analytics projects
Drive continuous improvement through faculty feedback loops and ensure solutions deliver measurable impact
Serve as a thought leader in Curriculum and Learning Analytics, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the university
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
7 years of experience in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning Research, or a related domain
3 years of experience in people leadership, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Advanced SQL proficiency and experience with data modeling (conceptual, logical, dimensional)
Expertise in Python, R, and/or Natural Language Processing in an ML environment
Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex, high-impact projects
Preferred
Experience in Higher Education, competency-based learning, or online learning environments
Knowledge of forecasting methods, classification algorithms, and advanced statistical modeling
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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