Job Information
The Research Foundation for SUNY Manager, Data and Operations in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Posted On: Tue Dec 16 2025 Job Description:
Office/Location: SUNY System Administration, Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility
Job Summary: The Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking a skilled, organized, and self-directed professional with strong skills in data analytics, data reporting, and project/grant management for the position of Manager, Data and Operations to support the Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY, the Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility, and partners located across New York State. The position will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development.
Job Duties:
Maintain and enhance a platform, built on Smartsheet, used for data management, project tracking, and reporting
Support the data management and reporting of Registered Apprenticeship and other SUNY related programs operating across New York State including college activity, finances, participants, training, employer partners, etc.
Design, implement, and govern reporting systems and interactive dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive strategic oversight
Support data entry, monitoring, and processing to meet grant tracking, compliance, performance and deliverable requirements
Communicate with and support staff and partners to ensure alignment with program goals and achievement of program deliverables
Work with team to troubleshoot process bottlenecks, brainstorm scalable solutions and manage the implementation of operational improvements to maximize efficiency
Implement project management best practices, streamline processes, and create documentation and video guides for staff and partners
Review partner reports to ensure accuracy
Assist with budget development, financial tracking and reporting
Travel in support of project activities and partner meetings (approximately 5% across NYS)
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Required Education/Qualifications:
Associate degree
Seven years of progressive experience in data analytics, data reporting, and project management
Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using Excel formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, nested IF), PivotTables, and PivotCharts to rapidly summarize complex datasets and drive reporting efficiencies
Experience optimizing workflows and automating processes using scripting
Ability to work with and coordinate activities of multiple groups and stakeholders including faculty, staff and administrators; regional workforce development organizations; and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and implement processes and programs in an effective and timely manner
Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, prioritize tasks and demonstrate good judgment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred Education/Qualifications:
Bachelor degree
Experience with state/federal grant program, planning, reporting, and evaluation
Familiarity with the Smartsheet platform
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.