POSITION TITLE: Director, Data and Reporting (temporary for 3 years)
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services
SALARY RANGE: To be determined
The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
WHO WE ARE:
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.
The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.
Why Join the University of Windsor?
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning. Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.
Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the Information Technology Services leadership team, the Director, Data & Reporting is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of the University’s enterprise reporting platforms, data models, and analytics services supporting administrative and operational decision-making. The role ensures that institutional data is treated as a strategic asset through the establishment of policies, standards, and frameworks for data governance, data quality, metadata practices, and enterprise reporting solutions. This position manages the BI/reporting development function, including stewardship of the enterprise reporting environment, while participating in institutional data governance structures to advance the campus data strategy.
• Determines assignments for projects and support, including the assembly of teams, definition of respective roles / responsibilities, setting of objectives / expectations and in establishing corresponding priorities and timelines
• Defines standards, procedures and practices used by the team to deliver services to the campus community
• Motivates, mentors and manages direct reports using formal reviews and corresponding action plans and coaches staff for success
• Implements the governance framework to enable governance activity to be conducted.
• Sets standards for data modelling and design tools and techniques, advises on their application and ensures compliance
• Manages data analytics activities, establishing frameworks and methodologies aligned with business objectives and data governance policies
• Ensures that service delivery is monitored effectively and that identified actions to maintain or improve levels of service are implemented
• Ensures that incidents are handled according to established procedures
• Provides specialist expertise in the design characteristics of database management systems or data warehouse products/services
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master Degree in Computer Science, Business, Data Science or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the department
• 5 years of progressive experience:
O Management in a technical or related department
O Development of enterprise data analytics, reporting, and enterprise business intelligence.
O Implementing data governance frameworks and BI/reporting platforms (Power BI preferred).
O Data privacy, data quality, and classification standards.
O Management of relational databases, ERP data structures, data warehousing, and metadata management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively:
O Communicate, both written and verbal
Written - writing concise, grammatically correct business correspondence including analytical reports, budget submissions, project and technical reports
Verbal - ability to make oral group presentations to executive stakeholders
O Organize work and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload; changes in assignments; pressures of deadlines; competing requirements; heavy workload
O Motivate others; stimulate people to effective action
O Negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and / or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and solutions
O Work as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues and interact diplomatically with other campus departments and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and capacity planning in a fast growth environment
• Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment for promoting and imbedding Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the delivery of strategic services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• ITIL Certification
• CDMP
• DGSP
Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Talent & Workforce Team (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.
