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AssociateDirectorofInstitutionalResearchandExternalReporting
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“Associate Director of Institutional Research and External Reporting. Skills: data analysis, reporting, external reporting compliance, institutional research, statistical analysis, data visualization. collection, cleaning, and analysis of institutional data. Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement”
What You'll Achieve.
providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making; external reporting compliance
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's 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, specific experience in external reporting, Expertise in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R), Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), 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, ability to communicate complex data and findings to a diverse audience, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Experience in managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines
Nice to Have
Master's or PhD in higher education, educational research, or a related quantitatively oriented education field, Significant experience in higher ed institutional research and external reporting, experience in cross-divisional coordination, Experience working with Tableau, Tableau Prep, Workday, Ellucian Banner, and Snowflake
What You'll Do.
and analysis of institutional data
Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends
and areas for improvement
Prepare clear and concise reports on research findings
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
Manage the preparation and submission of required reports to accrediting 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
Stays informed of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
Collaborates with other departments to gather and analyze data for external reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works directly with Data Governance and Reporting & Architecture teams; 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; Ability to work as part of a team
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills; ability to communicate complex data and findings to a diverse audience; Excellent written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
managing complex projects, meeting tight deadlines
Full Job Description
The Associate Director of Institutional Research and External Reporting will play a critical role in providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making at the institution. This position will oversee data analysis, reporting, and external reporting compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of higher education data, and excellent communication skills. **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:** Master's 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 high
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