Director of Strategy

JOB

Who we are: Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria CampusAuraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Job Summary: The Director of Strategy leads AHEC's efforts to modernize organizational performance tracking, data reporting, and strategic decision-making. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the systems, tools, and infrastructure that support agency-wide analytics, service level agreements (SLA), key performance indicators (KPI) tracking, and strategic dashboards aligned with the Board-approved strategic plan.Working closely with the Chief of Staff, department directors, and institutional partners, this role transforms raw data into actionable insights that drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Director serves as AHEC's in-house expert on data integration and visualization technologies, building automated data pipelines, dashboards, and reports that make performance metrics accessible and meaningful across all divisions.This position requires advanced technical and analytical skills—including proficiency in modern data analysis languages and tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau ,SQL, Python, R)—paired with strong strategic judgment and project management capability. The Director will design sustainable data governance practices, support departmental metric development, and cultivate a culture of evidence-based decision-making throughout the organization.Please note: This position is 100% in-office Essential Job Functions: Data Infrastructure, Dashboarding & Insights Maintain and improve upon existing dashboards and tools to track strategic priorities set at the departmental level and associated with the Board approved Strategic Plan.Design, build, and maintain dashboards and visualizations tied to KPIs outlined in AHEC-wide Service Level Agreements.Translate qualitative progress and quantitative KPIs into concise, actionable insights for executives, the CEO, and the Auraria Board of Directors.Develop efficient, automated data workflows (Power BI, Tableau, SWL, Python, R, or equivalent) to streamline reporting. Establish data collection and validation processes that support strategic storytelling, transparency, and accountability. Establish a sustainable system for ongoing data collection, storage, and validation in collaboration with IT, Finance, and departmental data owners. Strategic Planning, Goal Alignment & Organizational Performance Lead agency-wide processes for developing, aligning, and assessing SMART goals at the departmental and strategic-initiatives levels. Facilitate strategic planning cycles, including stakeholder workshops, needs assessments, and mid-cycle refinements.Synthesize departmental submissions into cohesive organizational priorities and themes for executive decision-making.Develop frameworks to measure progress toward Board-approved strategic objectives, including baselines, milestones, and desired outcomes.Identify strategic risks, dependencies, and opportunities across divisions and provide recommendations to leadership.Prepare narrative briefings, recommendations, and synthesize reports that summarize trends, resource implications, and performance gaps.Partner with the Chief of Staff to prepare data-driven briefings and board materials that communicate progress toward institutional and campuswide priorities.Facilitate recurring review sessions with leadership and directors to assess progress, identify trends, and recommend data-informed strategies for improvement.Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to update, refine, and guide the execution of strategic plan across the organization. Continuous Improvement and Organizational Efficiency Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology, automation, and improved data access.Lead cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, eliminate redundancies, and build analytic capabilities across departments.Serve as an internal consultant to AHEC departments seeking to adopt data-driven practices, helping define metrics, baselines, and success measures.Support implementation of new internal policies, processes, and reporting expectations that elevate organizational maturity.Research and implement best practices in analytics, performance management, and digital modernization within public-sector or higher-education environments.Training, Collaboration, and Data Governance Provide training and technical guidance to staff on data visualization tools, dashboard use, and interpretation of analytics.Foster a culture of data literacy and accountability across AHEC.Develop and enforce data governance policies, including documentation standards, access permissions, and version control.Build capacity by coaching departments through annual planning cycles.Reporting, Communication, and Executive Support Convert qualitative and quantitative findings into concise, high-impact reports and visual presentations that synthesize data into clear narratives for executive leadership, state agencies, and campus partners.Support the Chief of Staff and CEO with analytical deliverables that inform decision making, resources allocation, and campuswide communications. Manage sensitive and high-visibility data with integrity and discretion.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act informationAfter careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: Applicant Checklist & Minimum QualificationsResume (Required)Cover Letter (Required) E-mail AddressAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.Minimum QualificationsYour application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application. *Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)*Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez