Assistant Director, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Institutional Research UT Chattanooga

The Assistant Director of the Office of Planning Evaluation and Institutional Research (OPEIR) plays a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness through strategic data analysis and reporting. This senior-level position supports the Executive Director in leading complex analytics informing executive decision-making and managing data governance initiatives. Key responsibilities include oversight of mandatory external reporting (THEC IPEDS UT System) supervision of data analysts and management of the departments ticketing request system.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit required institutional reports (e.g. IPEDS UT System THEC) accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting standards and deadlines.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests from campus stakeholders.
• Document reporting processes for consistency and transparency.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Lead research projects using appropriate methodologies to identify trends in enrollment retention outcomes and operational efficiencies.
• Translate findings into actionable insights for institutional leadership.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses with peer institutions.
• Provide timely accurate responses to data inquiries.

Data Quality & Governance

• Integrate and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Implement data quality checks and maintain standards.
• Collaborate with data stewards to resolve anomalies and clarify definitions.
• Develop and oversee data governance strategies and documentation.

Workflows & Transparency

• Automate reporting workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Design interactive dashboards and visualizations using tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Ensure consistent user-friendly data presentation for decision-making.

Education & Continuous Improvement

• Present insights to stakeholders and lead training to improve data literacy.
• Stay current on best practices in analytics and higher education.
• Recommend and implement improvements to data collection reporting and workflows.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in statistical data analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such asRPython andSPSS.
• Advanced statistical analysis skills usingSASandSPSS.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such asTableauandPower BI.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with enterprise-level data management platforms such asAlteryxDatabricks orAzure.
• Knowledge ofstate and federal reporting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge ofpredictive analytics.

In order to be considered for candidacy applicants must submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online application.Review of applications will begin November 7 2025 andcontinue until the position is filled. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment received bythis datewillreceive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Data Science Analytics Higher Education Administration Psychology Statistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in post-secondary administration or institutional research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.