[AISWorld] University of Arizona seeking Manager for Business Analytics Projects

[Brown, Susan A - (suebrown)]

The MIS Department in the Eller College of Management at the University of
Arizona is seeking to fill a non-tenure eligible position that is
responsible for the coordination and management of business analytics
projects in the new MS Business Analytics program. The ideal candidate will
have hands-on experience with business analytics applications and projects
as well as a demonstrated ability to establish and build relationships with
industry partners. 

The Manager, Business Analytics Projects, is responsible for prospecting,
cultivating, and managing ongoing corporate clients, advising business
analytics students performing such projects, and expanding reach in business
and industry, with a focus on business analytics. The position will report
to the MIS Department Head and work closely with the Eller Business
Consulting team, the heads of the departments in the Eller College of
Management, the Associate Dean for MBA programs, and the Director of MIS
Career Services.

With a strong national and international reputation as an agile, innovative,
and research-oriented department, MIS is well poised to meet the challenge
of serving the evolving research, learning, service, and teaching needs of a
premier 21st century discipline. The MIS Department is one of the six
academic departments in the Eller College of Management at the University of
Arizona. Founded in 1974, the department was a pioneer in defining and
advancing the field of Information Systems. Since its inception, the MIS
Department has made outstanding contributions to the field, both by creating
relevant and impactful research and by offering leading edge educational
programs. The department has well-established and highly successful research
centers that have generated over $200M in funded research projects since the
1980's. MIS faculty members have also been successful with technology
transfer initiatives through successful commercialization of their research.
The department has been ranked in the top 5 in the field of information
systems for over 30 years.

The MIS Department offers undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs in MIS.
Over 5,000 students, including 250 PhD students, have graduated from these
programs. US News & World Report currently ranks the undergraduate program
#3 and the MS program #5 among all universities. The MIS Department is also
home to multiple research centers including the Artificial Intelligence Lab,
the Center for the Management of Information, and the INSITE Business
Intelligence and Analytics Center.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans;
life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and
holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family
members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more!

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know
that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an
inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we
translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have
experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and
constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of
perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to
applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome
alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and
others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at
creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in
addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America's Best
Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of
Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs.
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and
relocation services, please  <http://www.whyua.arizona.edu/> click here.

 

To learn more and apply:  <http://uacareers.com/postings/32660>
http://uacareers.com/postings/32660

 

Sue Brown

APS Professor and Department Head 

Management Information Systems

 



 

The University of Arizona

1130 E. Helen St., McClelland Hall 430Q

Tucson, Arizona 85721-0108

520.621-2429

 <https://mis.eller.arizona.edu/people/susan-brown>
https://mis.eller.arizona.edu/people/susan-brown

 <https://mis.eller.arizona.edu> https://mis.eller.arizona.edu

 

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