Assistant Provost for Data Strategy and Director of Institutional Effectiveness
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Hamden, CT - USA
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Overview: | Quinnipiac University is seeking an innovative and strategic Assistant Provost for Data Strategy and Director of Institutional Effectiveness to transform how the University uses data to understand performance inform decisions and shape its future. This is an opportunity to build a next-generation institutional effectiveness and data strategy functionone that moves beyond traditional reporting to deliver timely actionable insight to leaders across the University. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Innovation & Effectiveness the Assistant Provost will lead an integrated enterprise of institutional research data strategy analytics reporting assessment and decision support. As the Universitys senior operational leader for institutional effectiveness you will partner with academic and administrative leaders to strengthen the Universitys ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight. You will help reduce manual reporting accelerate the path from question to answer expand responsible self-service analytics and establish institutional intelligence as a strategic asset. Working closely with the Vice President for Academic Innovation & Effectiveness and campus leadership you will provide leadership for university-wide data strategy and help ensure that institutional data and evidence are aligned with Quinnipiacs strategic priorities. |
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| About Quinnipiac: | Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Computing & Engineering Education Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting national and conference titles including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in mens ice hockey a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation and second in Connecticut for our exceptional graduation rate salary impact learning facilities career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners the development of innovative strategic partnerships and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings. As Quinnipiac grows the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.
These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information please visit . Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X. |
| Responsibilities: | Lead institutional intelligence research and assessment Set a clear vision for an integrated institutional research and assessment function while remaining actively engaged in the analyses reports and evidence products that support institutional decisions. Prepare and ensure accurate trusted institutional reports for federal and state agencies accreditors ranking organizations and other external stakeholders. Conduct and lead meaningful analyses of enrollment retention progression graduation student success academic programs and institutional performance against agreed-upon benchmarks. Design conduct and interpret survey research benchmarking peer comparisons market and environmental analysis and institutional effectiveness studies including NSSE and internal instruments. Strengthen assessment of student learning across academic program review general education high-impact practices online learning and school- and program-level assessment. Optimize data reporting and analytics Build a next-generation reporting operation that reduces manual effort shortens the path from question to insight and expands responsible self-service. Develop and prepare governed dashboards intuitive data products recurring reports role-appropriate access and reusable reporting tools that help leaders make timely evidence-informed decisions. Establish strong data definitions governance practices quality standards documentation and service expectations so institutional data is consistent reliable and easy to use. Create disciplined intake and triage processes for ad hoc requests turning recurring needs into scalable solutions whenever possible. Advance responsible AI automation and insight generation Identify and implement practical automation opportunities while continuing to prepare scheduled data products reusable analytical workflows standardized reports and automated quality checks. Lead the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies for data preparation validation documentation survey analysis narrative generation anomaly detection forecasting and other appropriate institutional research workflows. Advance predictive prescriptive and scenario-based analytics to support enrollment retention student success academic planning resource allocation and institutional risk awareness. Turn evidence into action Prepare clear analyses visualizations forecasts written reports and decision briefs for university school and departmental leaders connecting evidence to implications choices and next steps. Align assessment institutional research accreditation evidence and planning cycles so findings lead to documented improvement and curricular innovation. Support grants accreditation strategic initiatives and executive or governing-body needs by producing rigorous analyses compelling evidence and polished reporting materials. Maintain expertise in evolving reporting standards external benchmarks and ranking methodologies and proactively assess institutional implications. Build partnerships and data fluency Build strong partnerships with registrar One Stop information services admissions and financial aid finance academic budgets and resource planning and units across academic affairs. Develop training consultation documentation and office hours that help leaders faculty and staff confidently interpret data and use evidence appropriately. Build supervise and develop a high-performing institutional research and assessment team while coordinating a broader network of data leaders across the university to strengthen shared standards collaboration and evidence-informed practice. |
| Education Requirements: | Masters degree in higher education data science social science or related field |
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Please also provide an example of a report you have delivered to senior administration that combines quantitative metrics and data visualizations with narrative analysis and key insights. The anticipated salary range for this position is $140000 $160000. At the time of offer the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidates qualifications including relevant education experience skills and competencies as well as internal equity and market considerations. Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance life insurance paid time off education benefits and retirement benefits. Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals feel valued supported and experience a strong sense of belonging. |
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