Associate Director, Data Analytics - 005311

Posting Details

Position Information Position Number: 005311 Position Title: Associate Director Data Analytics - 005311 Division: Academic Affairs Department: 330100 - Institutional Research

Minimum Qualifications A bachelors degree in business computing, engineering, statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, and six years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in institutional research is preferred.

Job Description Summary The University of South Alabamas department of Institutional Research is seeking to hire an Associate Director Data Analytics. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Generates standard and custom reports and dashboards summarizing enrollment, student success, or other institutional summaries for review by executives, managers, and other personnel. • Conducts robust statistical analysis using advanced techniques for data modeling and predictive analytics. • Leads efforts in reporting data to inform decisions pertaining to enrollment and student success. • Publishes data visualizations related to student retention, graduation, persistence, and achievement. • Oversees and serves as the primary contact for data integrity of data maintained by Institutional Research in business intelligence tools such as Tableau. • Devises methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources. • Ensures the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities. • Strengthens data-informed decision-making by leading the design, user experience, and delivery of institutional dashboards and analytical tools. • Serves on committees as needed. • Provides training and education to support dashboard adoption, data literacy, and effective use of BI tools and data.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies: 1 Position End Date: if temporary Job Open Date: 02192026 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days: Monday - Friday Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location: Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time: Full Time Regular or Temporary: Regular Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No
2. Do you have a legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
3. The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No
4. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than High School High School Diploma or equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree or will obtain within 6 months Masters Degree or will obtain within 6 months Terminal Degree or will obtain within 6 months
5. How many years of related experience do you have? Less than 1 year Between 1 - 3 years Between 3 - 5 years Between 5 - 7 years More than 7 years
6. How did you hear about this position? USA website LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Indeed HigherEd Jobs Alabama Career Center Alabama Works Facebook Word of mouth Other
7. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter