Associate Director of Institutional Research and External Reporting

Essential Functions:

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Oversee the collection cleaning and analysis of institutional data from various sources.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends patterns and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise reports on research findings including data visualizations and executive summaries.
• Works directly with Data Governance and Reporting & Architecture teams to build and maintain the data and decision support operations of the University. Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic planning enrollment management academic program review and resource allocation decisions.
• Manage the day-to-day work of data analysts as assigned.

External Reporting:

• Manage the preparation and submission of required reports to accrediting agencies government agencies and other external stakeholders. Maintains records and documentation of all external reports.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with external agencies for matters of reporting (e.g. IPEDS U.S. News & World Report etc.) Stays informed of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with a cross-divisional team supporting institutional data operations governance and reporting. Collaborates with other departments to gather and analyze data for external reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in a quantitatively oriented field such as educational research statistics quantitative sociology or a related field.

At least four years relevant experience in institutional research in higher ed with specific experience in external reporting.

• Expertise in statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS SAS R) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power Bl).
• Strong knowledge of database management systems and query languages. Ability to extract clean and analyze large datasets from various sources.
• Knowledge of higher education trends and issues.
• Familiarity with federal and state reporting requirements such as IPEDS CDS and other relevant surveys.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex data and findings to a diverse audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or PhD in higher education educational research or a related quantitatively oriented education field.

Significant experience in higher ed institutional research and external reporting with experience in cross-divisional coordination.

• Experience working with Tableau Tableau Prep Workday Ellucian Banner and Snowflake.