Director of Student Systems and Data Analytics

Director of Student Systems and Data Analytics

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Student Systems and Data Analytics.

Position Details :

Location : Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division : Enrollment Management

Position Type : Staff

Employment Status : Full Time

Grant Funded : No

Pay Grade : E15

Posting Close Date : October 28, 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary :

The Director of Student Systems and Data Analytics serves in a key role providing essential support, analysis, and oversight of business processes, reporting, and data validation to stakeholders within the Division of Student Affairs. This employee serves as the technical liaison to the divisional departments for reporting and analytical needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of student-facing systems and platforms, including Degree Planner, Canvas, SOAR / PeopleSoft, and Housing and Residence Life applications.
• Serve as the project manager and divisional liaison for new system integrations, annual updates, and user training initiatives, ensuring functionality aligns with institutional goals for recruitment, retention, and student success.
• Develop and execute communication strategies, support resources, and system documentation to enhance student engagement and compliance with key deadlines.
• Analyze, map, and improve business processes across the division to increase efficiency, reduce redundancy, and strengthen data integrity.
• Lead data governance, reporting, and quality assurance processes; design and validate reports and dashboards that inform divisional planning and outcomes assessment.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with IT, Enrollment Management, and other campus units to identify system enhancements and integration opportunities.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, higher education best practices, and CRM / data integration tools that support student lifecycle management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support divisional and institutional priorities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a business, sales, student affairs or a technology related field and ten (10) years of experience in sales, technology and systems workflow.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of CRM usage, development, and implementation. Experience in system integration and process mapping.

About The University of Southern Mississippi :

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE / VETS / DISABILITY.