Director, Institutional Reporting & Insights

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for data-informed decision-making and institutional excellence? The University of Arizona's University Analytics & Institutional Research (UAIR) invites you to join our team as the Director of Institutional Reporting & Insights. In this key leadership role, you will shape the future of data strategy at a world-class institution, driving initiatives that enhance our academic and operational effectiveness.

About the Role:

As the Director of Institutional Reporting & Insights, you will lead a dedicated team of analysts and data professionals in delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful data insights to support the University of Arizona's strategic goals. You will oversee the full spectrum of institutional research activities, including internal and external reporting, survey management, data science and the maintenance of our Interactive Fact Book.

Your role will be instrumental in coordinating data submissions to entities such as the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE), Common Data Set (CDS), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and other critical stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to innovate and advance a culture of data stewardship, transparency, and analytical excellence throughout the university community.

In your role, you will serve as a leader on the UAIR team, a department whose mission is to provide data that empowers campus decision-makers, informs policy and practice, and tells the Arizona story. UAIR oversees and maintains systems and services that support transactional, operational, and strategic goals of the University of Arizona. Through collaboration with stakeholders and data stewards, UAIR facilitates access to high-quality data sets while developing and refining research questions using responsible practices in business intelligence and data science. UAIR also works to interpret data and analysis results for appropriate use, facilitate educational opportunities to enhance data literacy on campus, and provide for the accreditation data needs of the university. With over 150 surveys submitted last calendar year, 10 million analyses run in the internal reporting system and close to 4500 provisioned users, UAIR is a dynamic team that provides many key services to the institution.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment.

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Lead the
University's Comprehensive Reporting Efforts: Oversee the submission of critical reports and
surveys, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (including
IPEDS and Arizona Board of Regents), participating in national data exchanges
(such as AAUDE, CSRDE), and contributing to influential university rankings
(e.g., U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Education). Spearhead
initiatives to streamline and formalize reporting processes, conducting
analyses on annual submissions to pull out key insights, thereby driving
efficiency and maximizing the institution's strategic use of data.

Supervise and Develop a
High-Performing Team: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled data professionals,
ensuring they are equipped with the training, guidance, and resources
necessary to excel in their roles. Provide clear direction and ongoing
feedback through performance evaluations, fostering a culture of continuous
improvement, professional growth, and high-quality output. Your leadership
will drive the team's success in delivering critical data insights for the
university.

Collaborate
on Strategic Institutional Planning: Serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership
and key stakeholders across campus, providing data-driven insights that
directly inform the university's long-term strategic planning initiatives.
Actively identify opportunities for institutional improvement and leverage
your expertise to produce compelling, data-backed recommendations that
support the university's goals. Your contributions will help shape policies
and initiatives that impact the entire institution.

Ensure
Accurate and Timely Reporting to the Arizona Board of Regents: Collaborate
closely with the Chief Data Officer and the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
to ensure the university's data submissions are accurate, timely, and
responsive. Manage the preparation of over 25 annual reports and fulfill ad
hoc data requests with precision, ensuring the highest standards of data
integrity and compliance with ABOR requirements.

Design
and Maintain Institutional Dashboards for Decision-Making: Lead the
development and maintenance of comprehensive institutional and public-facing
dashboards that provide timely, critical data and trends to internal
stakeholders and the broader community. Oversee the annual updates and
continuous improvements of the Interactive Fact Book, ensuring it remains a
vital resource for transparent, data-driven decision-making across the
institution.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient
  in data analysis for decision-making and institutional planning, with a solid
  understanding of higher education regulations and policies.
• Familiar with
  information systems for data collection and reporting, and knowledgeable in
  data governance, including privacy laws (e.g., FERPA), quality assurance, and
  security measures.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders, strong project
  management abilities, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in articulating
  strategic visions, writing reports, and presenting data insights.
• Skilled in
  using technology to enhance data accessibility and streamline processes.
• Expert
  in strategic planning methods like SWOT analysis and environmental scanning.
• Capable of working collaboratively, analyzing data, and
  engaging in critical problem-solving.
• Strong project management skills, with a
  focus on training and developing staff.
• Competent in representing the
  department, managing conflict, and meeting deadlines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including 3 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Master's or PhD.
• Strong leadership experience in institutional research, data analysis, or a related field.
• Experience with data reporting requirements for higher education entities (e.g., ABOR, AAUDE, CDS, IPEDS).
• Experience with data analytics, data science, data management, system thinking and process improvement.
• Experience working with complex data in a relational database environment.
• Experience working with SQL (or other programming languages such as Python, R, etc).
• Experience working with business intelligence/reporting tools (such as Oracle Analytics Server, Tableau, PowerBI, etc).

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

The grade range for
this position is $99,901 - $159,847. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the
minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.