Associate Director, Data Analytics - 005311
Association For Institutional Research, El Paso, Texas, United States
Position Title: Associate Director, Data Analytics - 005311
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: 330100 - Institutional Research
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s 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 Alabama’s 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 in 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.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position End Date (if temporary):
Job Open Date: 02/19/2026
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
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
* 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
* 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)
* 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
* 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
Institution Description The mission of the Office of Institutional Research (IR) is to conduct research resulting in quality information and analysis to support planning and decision‑making across the university. IR also provides timely and accurate information to fulfill institutional reporting requirements of accreditation, federal, state, and private agencies.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Division: Academic Affairs
Department: 330100 - Institutional Research
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s 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 Alabama’s 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 in 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.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position End Date (if temporary):
Job Open Date: 02/19/2026
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
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
* 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
* 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)
* 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
* How did you hear about this position?
USA website
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Word of mouth
Other
Institution Description The mission of the Office of Institutional Research (IR) is to conduct research resulting in quality information and analysis to support planning and decision‑making across the university. IR also provides timely and accurate information to fulfill institutional reporting requirements of accreditation, federal, state, and private agencies.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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