Senior Director Enterprise Decision Support - Executive Vc Administrative Offices

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $175,000 - $200,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
8 years enterprise decision support experience
Experience with senior academic leaders
Supervising professional analyst staff
This senior leader will shape the university's enterprise-wide decision-support function by providing neutral, high-quality analytical insight to guide resource allocation and strategic planning

Job Summary

  • This senior leader will shape the university's enterprise-wide decision-support function by providing neutral, high-quality analytical insight to guide resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • The role requires initiating new analyses including benchmarking, capacity modeling, and long-range planning while translating findings into compelling recommendations for executive councils and the Board of Trustees.
  • Candidates will lead a team of professional analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring work products meet the highest standards of accuracy and relevance.

Matching Summary

This senior leader will shape the university's enterprise-wide decision-support function by providing neutral, high-quality analytical insight to guide resource allocation and strategic planning.

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $200,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, 403(b) retirement match starting at 7%, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 years enterprise decision support experience
  • Experience with senior academic leaders
  • Supervising professional analyst staff
  • Business case development and modeling
  • Financial and operational forecasting

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in business or public policy
  • R1 university or academic medical center background
  • Strong data storytelling capabilities
  • Trusted institutional advisor reputation
  • Cross-institutional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8 years relevant experience in EDS, FP&A, consulting, healthcare finance, or higher ed admin
  • Experience supervising professional staff
  • No specific certification required
  • Not specified

Work Rights

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