Warehouse Salary in Akron, OH

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergyFirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Nebraska, Oregon or Washington at this time.As a Data Engineer at FirstEnergy you will work on an Agile team that is digitally enabling the company by building data pipelines that drive analytic solutions. These solutions will generate insights from the connected data, enabling the organization to advance the data-driven decision-making capabilities of the enterprise. This role requires deep understanding of data architecture, data engineering, data analysis, reporting, and a basic understanding of data science techniques and workflows. The ideal candidate is a skilled data and software engineer with experience creating data products supporting analytic solutions. Our digital projects benefit the community by aiding in providing safe, reliable electricity to everyone: • Customer: create analytics to improve customer satisfaction along the customer journey for a lifetime as they move-in to a residence, pay their bill and move to new residences. • Transmission & Distribution: develop algorithms to detect asset failures, reduce outages and provide reliable electricity to customers. • Smart Meter: provide customers with the electric usage they need to make smart decisions about their home as well as reduce threats and theft in the electric system. What you'll do: Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data architecture and pipelines that adhere to ETL principles and business goals Solve complex data problems to deliver insights that helps the organization's business to achieve their goals Create data products for analytics and data scientist team members to improve their productivity Advise, consult, mentor and coach other data and analytic professionals on data standards and practices Foster a culture of sharing, re-use, design for scale stability, and operational efficiency of data and analytical solutions Lead the evaluation, implementation and deployment of emerging tools and process for analytic data engineering to improve the organization's productivity as a team Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives. What You Will Need to be Qualified: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, MIS or related field with 5 years of related experience. Related Experience includes but is not limited to: development and tuning on RDBMS technology including Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata or SingleStore. Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects and demonstrate aptitude to learn quickly. Excel at communicating complex ideas and concepts both verbally and through writing Experience in Agile/Scrum development with DevOps methodologies geared toward rapid prototyping and piloting of cloud solutions Prefer 2-3 years of knowledge and experience in development and tuning of ETL processes using PowerCenter, Informatica Data Replication (IDR), webMethods or other comparable tools Experience in creating, analyzing and documenting ER and Dimensional models. Prefer ERWIN experience. Unix/Linux experience is preferred. Data Engineers maintain Unix files, commands, and scripts, which requires an understanding of Unix operating system concepts. Prefer 2-3 years of experience in using the Kimball methodology to design and develop Enterprise Data Warehouses and Data Marts Experience in designing and/or developing Analytics applications using tools such as Power BI, QlikView, SAS, RapidMiner or other comparable products. Willingness to travel throughout organization and service territory and work extended hours, as required Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.Position ClassificationExempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergyFirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Nebraska, Oregon or Washington at this time.As a Data Engineer at FirstEnergy you will work on an Agile team that is digitally enabling the company by building data pipelines that drive analytic solutions. These solutions will generate insights from the connected data, enabling the organization to advance the data-driven decision-making capabilities of the enterprise. This role requires deep understanding of data architecture, data engineering, data analysis, reporting, and a basic understanding of data science techniques and workflows. The ideal candidate is a skilled data and software engineer with experience creating data products supporting analytic solutions. Our digital projects benefit the community by aiding in providing safe, reliable electricity to everyone: • Customer: create analytics to improve customer satisfaction along the customer journey for a lifetime as they move-in to a residence, pay their bill and move to new residences. • Transmission & Distribution: develop algorithms to detect asset failures, reduce outages and provide reliable electricity to customers. • Smart Meter: provide customers with the electric usage they need to make smart decisions about their home as well as reduce threats and theft in the electric system. What you'll do: Serve as the subject matter expert in technologies used for our data strategy in the cloud. Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data architecture and pipelines that adhere to ETL principles and business goals Solve complex data problems to deliver insights that helps the organization's business to achieve their goals Create data products for analytics and data scientist team members to improve their productivity Advise, consult, mentor and coach other data and analytic professionals on data standards and practices Foster a culture of sharing, re-use, design for scale stability, and operational efficiency of data and analytical solutions Lead the evaluation, implementation and deployment of emerging tools and process for analytic data engineering to improve the organization's productivity as a team Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives. What You Will Need to be Qualified: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, MIS or related field with 10 years of related experience. Related Experience includes but is not limited to: Development and tuning on any RDBMS technology (Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, SingleStore). Strong knowledge of using Spark for fast imagery and big data processing. Expert knowledge in managing and tuning of Data Lake and Lakehouse storage objects with accompanying data engineering pipelines. Expert knowledge in Python and SQL development and troubleshooting. Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects and demonstrate aptitude to learn quickly. Excel at communicating complex ideas and concepts both verbally and through writing. Experience in Agile/Scrum development with DevOps methodologies geared toward rapid prototyping and piloting of cloud solutions. Prefer 8 or more years of knowledge and experience in development and tuning of ETL processes using any type of ETL tool or architecture. Experience in creating, analyzing and documenting ER and Dimensional models. Unix/Linux experience is preferred. Data Engineers maintain Unix files, commands, and scripts, which requires an understanding of Unix operating system concepts. Prefer 4 - 5 years of experience in using the Kimball methodology to design and develop Enterprise Data Warehouses and Data Marts Prefer 3 or more years of experience with Spark in a Databricks environment. Prefer 3 or more years of experience with imagery (or other big data) processing and/or data preparation with Spark. Prefer 6 or more years of experience using Python (preferably in a Data Engineering or Data Science role). Understanding of data replication tools (such as: Informatica Data Replication or Oracle GoldenGate). Experience in designing and/or developing Analytics applications using tools such as Power BI, QlikView, SAS, RapidMiner or other comparable products. Willingness to travel throughout organization and service territory and work extended hours, as required. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.Position ClassificationExempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

We are currently seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist within the Global Parts and Service organization to develop complete quote proposals, specifically for General Boiler Parts and Pressure Parts, and/or Burners (individual should be proficient in at least one of these product lines, but preferably more than one). The Proposal Specialist reports to the Product Support Manager and may also support requests from our Field Engineering Services, International Replacement Parts, and the Regional Project Manager groups. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for the development, research, cost/price development, and definition of scope for quote opportunities based on customer requests. This role requires interaction with customers through multiple communication interfaces including, email, phone, and/or customer specific message boards. Responsibilities Determine complete scope of customer request from both internal or external customers Research original contracts, aftermarket contracts, engineering resources, and technical standards to determine the specifics of scope that should be offered Formalize complete description for scope being offered and identify most effective manufacturing facility Determine total cost, price, and lead time for identified scope, which may be accomplished via resources available in supply chain management, transportation, graphics, engineering, estimating, pricing, and/or order management group or resources available within the Product Support group Follow up with required groups and utilize routing system to track and expedite quote completion Maintain quote ownership and can work on multiple quotes simultaneously while managing workload priority Final review before quote is submitted to customer Primary point of contact for follow up questions (including technical) from various internal and external customers Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience 5 years professional experience with an Associate Mechanical Engineering Technical degree or technical knowledge normally associated with an Associate Technical degree, including the ability to read drawings and bill of material Experience with creating bills of material, red-lining drawings, and proposal development Excellent communication skills, technical reading & writing skills Ability to exercise a moderate degree of independent judgment and problem solving As needed business travel and research requests Self-motivated, team oriented, and can think outside-the-box Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience Knowledge of PLM, Visibility, Data Warehouse, Oracle, RPQO, and Global Parts and Service internal processes. 7 years' experience, plus Tech Design experience with AutoCad, Solid Works, or another related CAD software (3D Modeling is a plus, but not required). Familiar with B&W Design and Technical Standards. Familiar with microfilm and researching historic documents. Technical knowledge of boilers, pulverizers, combustion equipment, environmental equipment, sootblowers and electrostatic precipitators .

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.About the Opportunity This is an an opportunity with FirstEnergy Sevice Co. a division of First Energy Corp. ** This position may require occasional travel across the FirstEnergy footprint. This role is responsible for maintaining and managing all aspects of data integrity for the Geographic Information System (GIS) based Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) and be the subject matter expert of this information to be used by FirstEnergy's Vegetation Management Department.The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to function in a fast-paced team environment. Duties include collecting, organizing, protecting, and storing, editing, importing, exporting, transforming, access controls, disseminating, auditing, developing process models, and workflows, technical documentation, data visualizations, testing, migrations, publishing, programing, and configuring software, data, and files. The role provides the opportunity for frequent interaction with Vegetation Management employees and contractors, Information Technology (IT) partners, internal business units and other key stakeholders, which necessitates strong communication and interpersonal skills.Responsibilities: Promote safety and demonstrate a direct, solid commitment to all aspects of safety as a core value. Adhere to all compliance rules& regulations. Assure and maintain systemwide data integrity for the Vegetation Management Solution (VMS). Coordinate and manage changes and updates for data and software system files acting as a liaison between Vegetation Management, Information Technology (IT) and other key stakeholders. Facilitate conversations with business and internal technical staff and contractors to define and document processes, workflows, rules, service levels, visualizations, models and define responsibilities. Ensure Vegetation Management data complies with FirstEnergy's data governance policies. Maintain and administer system access controls for software applications, FTP sites, cloud platforms, databases, and geodatabases. Manage software licenses required for Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) users. Understand, support, articulate solutions, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server portals and related technologies in use. Provide and assist with architecture for report development, data validation, and end-user testing. Assist with resolving technical issues related to enterprise GIS servers using Esri tools and other related technologies. Design, support and edit coding language and stored procedures for relational databases, geodatabases, and data warehouses. Directly support the GIS Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) Leads ,GIS Business Analysts, GIS Mapping Specialists, and other key stakeholders providing technical and day-to-day support for the Vegetation Management users across FirstEnergy. Actively participate in a collaborative work environment while educating and directing others on use of Vegetation Management Solution (VMS), reporting and processes. Troubleshoot and solve problems related to the Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) support. Investigate and resolve system issues, complete development tasks for defects and enhancements as needed to ensure timely resolution and implement changes as needed. Participate and assist with review and preparation of presentations, program training materials, written user guides, training and implementation of the Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) for all users. Collaborate and maintain documentation on proposed enhancements of Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) and its associated applications proposed by the Vegetation Management users group and coordinate their development and implementation with Vegetation Program Management and IT. Perform testing and participate in pilot programs for Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) as needed. Assist with development and integration of new advanced emergent technologies, integrations, and analytics with the Vegetation Management Solution (VMS) system. Provide a high level of service and support through proactive involvement with all personnel in Vegetation Management. Communicate effectively, through verbal and written methods to all internal and external customers. Conduct meetings with Vegetation Management users to solicit their input on challenges, potential solutions, and general business needs with Vegetation Management Solution (VMS). Interface with Vegetation Transmission, and Distribution Program Management Staff, Vegetation Management Solution(VMS) Mapping Specialists, VMS Report Developers, VMS Testing Leads, VMS GIS Business Analysts, Vegetation Oversight and Program Management,, Vegetation Management Leadership, Transmission, New Construction and Distribution Vegetation Management Staff, Super Users and Contractors, IT and Business Intelligence, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders and cross-functional business units as needed. Work in a fast-pace environment, independently or on a team, to manage, organize, and prioritize work and ultimately meet strict deadlines. Travel to various FirstEnergy office and field locations for training, support and meetings when requested. Provide assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities as a hazard responder, hazard dispatcher, or damage assessor with potential travel during event. Qualifications at the Specialist level: A 4-yeardegree in Geographic Information System (GIS), computer science or related field along with minimum 4 years of related work experience. Working knowledge of Esri's latest products to include ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Geo Event Server ,ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS API for Python, and mobile device/applications usage related to GIS. Experience with geodatabase versioning and replication, utility networks, geometric network ,parcel fabric, and/or additional ArcGIS products not listed above, a plus. Experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS)including Oracle and SQL Server. Knowledge of data structures, data warehousing, SQL, and Python programing. Familiarity with cloud platforms and cloud data management tools. Previous involvement in a large software development project, a plus. Must have full proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.). Knowledge of FirstEnergy software systems ESRI, Microsoft Power BI, SAP, QlikView, CREWS, Power On Remote Dispatch (PORD),and Geographic Information Systems(GIS) such as GIS Design and GIS View, a plus. Excellent customer service, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate effectively, through verbal and written methods to all internal and external customers and have excellent active listening and communication skills. Must have the ability to lead a group and be able to work in a fast-pace environment, independently or in a team, to manage, organize, and prioritize work and ultimately meet strict deadlines. Must have access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required, possessing a valid driver's license. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.[SCOO]

DESCRIPTIONOur mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. This is what unites Amazonians across teams and geographies as we are all striving to delight our customers and make their lives easier, one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. The Workforce Staffing (WFS) Team is a skilled, customer obsessed, business partner hiring across multiple locations for entry-level warehouse and fulfillment associate roles. We are looking for exceptionally talented, bright and driven people to help build the future Amazon talent pipeline.The Workforce Staffing (WFS) Team is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic leader that can inspire others to reach the highest level of service in every candidate interaction. As a leader, the Staffing Manager owns candidate generation, candidate experience and operational excellence for a defined geography (node). The Staffing Manager ensures delivery of business goals by creating a collaborative team environment with a strong candidate-oriented culture. Staffing Managers direct a high-performing team of Staffing Coordinators, Administrators, and seasonal/flexible Associates who thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment. These teams work onsite with varying schedules and require travel to multiple sites according to business needs. At Amazon, our teams roll up our sleeves, work hard, have fun and make history!Key job responsibilities• Manages the day-to-day operations to ensure a positive candidate experience and alignment with business goals • Leads and develops a team of associates, including regular performance evaluations and coaching for performance improvement • Assists with interviewing and onboarding new associates • Coordinates team schedule and assigns duties based on business needs• Understands new hire workflow and technical systems and makes recommendations to drive improvement• Develops and maintains relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to build successful long-term partnerships• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of Key Performance Indicators and provides meaningful solutions• Leads and drives change initiatives and projects, of increasing scale and complexity, through to completion• Forecasts labor demand plans and creates scalable staffing strategies to build infrastructure and ensure team resource capabilities meet business demand We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Akron, OH, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience in a fast paced, customer-oriented environment, such as operations, administrative support, customer service, retail, hospitality, staffing, recruiting, human resources or other related fields- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information and adhere to strict confidentiality standardsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree or MBA- 3+ years of experience managing hourly employees- Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems- Exceptional analytical skills, ability to work with large amounts of data and communicate findings, experience establishing and tracking key performance metrics including return on investment- Cross-functional project management experience- Basic/Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques- Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, ambiguous environmentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

We are currently seeking an experienced Proposal Manager - Environmental within the Global Parts and Service organization to develop complete quote proposals, specifically for General Boiler Parts and Pressure Parts, and/or Burners (individual should be proficient in at least one of these product lines, but preferably more than one). The Proposal Manager reports to the Product Support Manager and may also support requests from our Field Engineering Services, International Replacement Parts, and the Regional Project Manager groups. The Proposal Manager is responsible for the development, research, cost/price development, and definition of scope for quote opportunities based on customer requests. This role requires interaction with customers through multiple communication interfaces including, email, phone, and/or customer specific message boards. Responsibilities Determine complete scope of customer request from both internal or external customers Research original contracts, aftermarket contracts, engineering resources, and technical standards to determine the specifics of scope that should be offered Formalize complete description for scope being offered and identify most effective manufacturing facility Determine total cost, price, and lead time for identified scope, which may be accomplished via resources available in supply chain management, transportation, graphics, engineering, estimating, pricing, and/or order management group or resources available within the Product Support group Follow up with required groups and utilize routing system to track and expedite quote completion Maintain quote ownership and can work on multiple quotes simultaneously while managing workload priority Final review before quote is submitted to customer Primary point of contact for follow up questions (including technical) from various internal and external customers Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience 5 years professional experience with an Associate Mechanical Engineering Technical degree or technical knowledge normally associated with an Associate Technical degree, including the ability to read drawings and bill of material Experience with creating bills of material, red-lining drawings, and proposal development Excellent communication skills, technical reading & writing skills Ability to exercise a moderate degree of independent judgment and problem solving As needed business travel and research requests Self-motivated, team oriented, and can think outside-the-box Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience Knowledge of PLM, Visibility, Data Warehouse, Oracle, RPQO, and Global Parts and Service internal processes. 7 years' experience, plus Tech Design experience with AutoCad, Solid Works, or another related CAD software (3D Modeling is a plus, but not required). Familiar with B&W Design and Technical Standards. Familiar with microfilm and researching historic documents. Technical knowledge of boilers, pulverizers, combustion equipment, environmental equipment, sootblowers and electrostatic precipitators .

The University of AkronVice Provost and Chief Data Officer Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist The University of Akron in its search for Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer.For full consideration, please apply by March 27th.This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data-driven innovation as the next Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer (VP CDO) at The University of Akron. The VP CDO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the institution and will provide executive leadership in fostering value creation by leveraging the institutions' information assets and data and analytics (D&A) resources. The VP CDO will be responsible for aligning data policy and administration with regulatory, compliance and ethical requirements and statutes. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on The University of Akron's strategic direction by providing visionary leadership and guidance to ensure that the institution's data and analytics services and programs are effectively used for informed and timely decision-making. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can work with key constituents across the university to identify and implement critical capabilities and manage the institutional data assets for a wide range of uses including but not limited to enrollment management, budget and financial planning, student retention and success, compliance reporting, accreditation, program effectiveness and institutional surveys. In this role, the VP CDO will lead a team dedicated to managing sophisticated data and analytics systems supporting institutional reporting, assessment and administration. The VP CDO will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and innovation across the university.This position reports to the Provost.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 30% Manage resources leveraging the institution's information assets and the analytics used to provide insights for decision making which support the institution's strategic and tactical initiatives and opportunities. 30% Foster the creation of a data-driven culture, related competencies, and data literacy across the enterprise. Lead these transformation efforts by developing D&A talent and maturing the capability of the institution. Consult with functional areas to determine data needs. Present findings from studies resulting from data needs of internal constituents. 30% Lead and support data governance and data management processes, policies, standards, and practices ensuring compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements. Provide oversight of data integrity. quality assurance and common data definitions for data administration. Responsible for accuracy and reliability of data collection and documentation. 10% Oversee initiatives and programs sponsored by the IR and PSI teams providing supervision and the evaluation of work assigned to the teams. Direction and total responsibility for the operation of a department or large program. Provides direction to staff for their work assignments and fosters an environment of collaboration and teamwork. Ensures all critical functions within the department are adequately supported.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research and assessment with experience in statistical modeling, evidence-based decision support, analytics, and data curation Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in leading teams preferably in a higher education institution Demonstrated experience in best practices leveraging technology for data and analytics and communicating the results Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable experience and capability in translating data analysis into understandable terms at all levels of an institution or organization Experience with variety of data analytics and statistical systems and/or data warehouses Experience with predictive analytics, the use of key performance indicators (KPI 's) and dashboards Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating change preferably in a higher education institution PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree. Eight or more years' experience in making data a strategic asset in a position within higher education. Experience in establishing and managing a data governance process and committee. An understanding of trends in data and analytics methodologies and technologies.About the InstitutionThe University of Akron (UA) is among Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce in highly trained diverse disciplines. UA offers over 16,000 students a wide variety of in-demand associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degree programs. UA is a STEM-intensive institution, which has strong connections with industries including polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. UA brings together a group of diverse learners, including full-time, part-time, on-line, veterans and adult students. Students are enrolled across five colleges: 1) College of Engineering and Polymer Science, 2) Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, 3) College of Business, 4) Law and 5) College of Health and Human Sciences. In addition, students are served by several branch campuses. Living in the AreaWith a population of nearly 200,000, Akron is perfect for those looking for a city with a small-town feel. With more than 20 distinct neighborhoods, the city offers residents a wide array of benefits including a vibrant downtown, delicious dining, diverse and thriving arts and cultural scene, outdoor activities, including the Sand Run Metro Park with over 41 miles of hiking trails and Towpath Trail with 87 miles of Ohio's most scenic countryside and numerous small lakes. The city is further supported by public transportation, including buses, Amtrak, and the Akron-Canton Airport. Akron enjoys a cost of living 30.5% below the national average. Akron is only 40 minutes from Cleveland, 30 minutes from Canton and about two hours from both Columbus and Pittsburgh. The city has a strong pro-business climate and is strategically located to promote opportunities. Akron is the corporate home to numerous companies and its largest employer, Summa Health Systems, provides jobs to nearly 11,000 people. To Apply For full consideration, please apply by March 27th. To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjyhmyacPlease apply through the application link and do not email applications.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentiallyInquiries and questions: Please send to [email protected] and referrals: Please send the nominees name, title, and contact information if available to [email protected] Employment Opportunity The University of Akron, as an equal education and employment institution, is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified individuals in its education programs or activities, including applicants for admissions or employment, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. To further this commitment, the University complies with state and federal laws which prohibit discrimination. Questions or concerns about the administration of this commitment can be directed to the University's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (uakron.edu/hr/eeoaa). The University also strives to provide an environment free from the negative impacts of gender-based discrimination and harassment as prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Questions about Title IX can be referred to the University's Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education or both. For more information on Title IX at the University of Akron, including how to contact the Title IX Coordinator, how to file a complaint under Title IX with the University or the Title IX process at the University of Akron, please visit the University's Title IX page at uakron.edu/title-ix/at-uakron.