Job Details

Manager, Strategic Planning and Analysis

Position Number: 7212735
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Manager, Strategic Planning and Analysis

Job ID: 299355
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Leads the strategic planning, organization, and oversight of data operations to support the Business Services division. Oversees the collection, aggregation, and statistical analysis of data to address priorities identified by divisional leadership. Interprets complex datasets to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and recommend opportunities for operational improvement. Serves as a key contributor to division wide strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between data capabilities and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leads a team of analysts, providing direction on data collection, processing, and translation of raw data into actionable insights that inform departmental decision-making
2. Oversees the delivery of accurate, timely data and analysis to support divisional and departmental operations, including recurring monthly and quarterly reporting as well as ad hoc analytical requests
3. Manages the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions that strengthen data-driven decision-making across the division
4. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental performance and progress toward strategic objectives.
5. Partners with functional leaders to review departmental metrics, understand operational goals and initiatives, and identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced service delivery.
6. Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of analytical tools, dashboards, and key data sets through proactive maintenance and data quality oversight.
7. Oversees the development of queries and data extraction from multiple sources, ensuring analyses provide meaningful insights and support business needs.
8. Conducts and guides advanced data analysis to identify trends, correlations, and insights that support strategic and operational decision making.
9. Leads data auditing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts while supporting data governance practices to maintain high data quality standards.
10. Applies predictive analytics to forecast trends and provide strategic recommendations to departmental leaders.
11. Manages the production and delivery of standard and customized reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses aligned with business priorities.
12. Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance analytical workflows.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Statistics, Business Analytics, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Five (5) years of relevant experience in Data Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Prior experience in data management and/or business intelligence software such as SAS, Tableau, MS Fabric, or Power BI.
Experience in maintaining and creating documentation and effectively explaining requirements.

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $75,300 to $96,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Ability to lead a team, including hiring, training, and motivating employees as well as setting goals, providing performance feedback, and managing conflicts.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Able to manage confidential data professionally

KNOWLEDGE
Experience with statistical modeling and descriptive statistics
Reporting and data analytics experience
Requires knowledge of and practical application of testing methodologies and experience
Understanding of interdependencies between various systems and downstream impact on design, development, and testing
Proficient with querying data, data interpretation, and report generation

SKILLS
Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic, and self-directed
Strong analytical, process mapping, and procedural documentation skills
Strong problem-solving skills (critical, strategic, and evaluative thinking)
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, PeopleSoft, Nolij)
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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