Senior Director, Data & Insights

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch career-focused education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Data and Insights to lead the school's Enterprise Data Strategy. This role will shape and implement a comprehensive strategy for Enterprise Master Data Management, Reporting, and Analytics, leveraging emerging technologies and cross-functional collaboration to drive data-informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and lead MHS's enterprise-wide data strategy and framework

* Define and establish ownership of key data attributes to support operational and strategic analytics

* Partner with school leadership to execute an annual strategy and research agenda that informs decisions and supports innovation

* Oversee data governance, compliance, advanced analytics, and performance metrics to ensure data integrity and quality

* Direct and monitor applied and collaborative research initiatives

* Manage a decision calendar and research agenda to anticipate and support critical program and service decisions

* Provide shared service support to Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, ensuring alignment and consistency across institutions

* Education: Bachelor's degree in data science, research, or affiliated field.

* Experience: Minimum of 8 years in data analytics, research, or strategic transformational roles.

* Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite and data analysis tools.

* Analytical Skills: Demonstrated skills in leading research, analytics, and data management to provide actionable insights.

* Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated critical & strategic thinking to innovate and provide data-driven recommendations for key decision-making.

* Management Skills: Strong cross-functional organizational leadership skills including an ability to effectively lead change, and coach and develop others.

* Attention to Detail: Excellent analytical skills ensuring accuracy and precision in reporting and analysis.

* Communication & Collaboration: Skilled interpersonally including an ability to influence, share differing perspectives, and provide complex information effectively.

* Work Style: Highly motivated, proactive, results-driven collaborative problem-solver.

* Organizational Skills: Ability to strategically oversee multiple complex projects, drive for results, and meet deadlines and goals.

* Commitment to Excellence: High standards for quality and performance.

* Integrity & Engagement: Must uphold strong ethical standards, serving as a role model for students. Candidates should also be eager to actively engage with students.