Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.
We’re looking for a strategic and customer-centric Senior Manager, Business Intelligence, to lead and grow our BI and reporting capabilities across the Marketing & Ops organization. You will manage a team of analysts, drive the execution of high-impact analytics initiatives, and serve as a thought partner to cross-functional leaders. This role requires a balance of hands-on expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for developing people and processes that scale.
As a leader in the analytics organization, you’ll guide the development of scalable analytical products, champion a self-service analytics culture, and ensure insights are accessible, accurate, and action oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and grow a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of BI/Self-Service Analytics solutions, from stakeholder intake through delivery. Ensuring dashboards and insights are scalable, accurate, and visually compelling.
Partner closely with senior stakeholders (Marketing, Ops, Finance, Enrollment, Engagement, Data Engineering, and Data Science) to define priorities, KPIs, and business needs.
Serve as a key contributor to the data strategy, helping define the roadmap for enterprise BI, self-service analytics, and KPI governance.
Drive enablement across the organization by establishing best practices for dashboard design, metric definitions, and insight communication.
Guide the development of reusable data assets and semantic layers in collaboration with analytical engineering and data teams.
Improve analytics operational efficiency via automation, standardization, and scalable processes.
Provide thought leadership on how analytics can drive growth, efficiency, and improved student outcomes.
What We’re Looking For:
8+ years of experience in data analytics, BI, or data visualization, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a B2C organization.
Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring analysts and BI professionals.
Advanced Power BI expertise (including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and visual design).
Strong SQL and data wrangling skills; experience working in modern data environments (e.g., Databricks, dbt, Datadog).
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate complex data into strategic insights and recommendations.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills; able to manage multiple priorities with clarity and speed.
Excellent communication skills with a talent for data storytelling and user-centric insight delivery.
Some experience with Python and GitHub is required.
Bonus Points:
Some experience in education, OPM, edtech, or marketing or sales analytics/functions.
Familiarity with marketing funnel metrics, call center operations, or student lifecycle analytics.
Some experience with BI Tools/Platform(s) like HEX or SIGMA
Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:
- 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
- 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Medical – four options
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability (company paid)
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Retirement plan with company match
- Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
- Volunteer Time Off
Supplemental Benefits:
- Wellness program
- Alternative medicine options
- Pet discounts
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Personal and Professional Development:
- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
- Rewards & Recognition programs
Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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