Salary: $76,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00311
Division: Institutional Advancement
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Position Summary

The Director of Data and Assessment serves as the University's lead professional for data analytics, institutional research, business intelligence, assessment, and evidence-informed decision-making. Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director provides institutional research, reporting, dashboard development, predictive analytics, and decision-support services that support strategic planning, enrollment management, student success initiatives, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness.
The Director transforms institutional data into actionable intelligence through advanced analytics, forecasting, data visualization, and performance measurement. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining institutional dashboards, conducting predictive and prescriptive analyses, identifying trends and risk factors, and providing strategic insights to support executive leadership and institutional planning.
In addition, the Director coordinates academic and administrative assessment processes, program review activities, institutional surveys, and continuous improvement initiatives that promote a culture of evidence and accountability across the University.
Requirements

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence1.Lead the University's institutional analytics and business intelligence functions.2.Develop and maintain enterprise dashboards, scorecards, key performance indicators, and data visualizations that support executive decision-making.3.Conduct advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling related to enrollment, retention, persistence, graduation, student success, and resource allocation.4.Design and maintain reporting structures that provide timely, accurate, and actionable information to University leadership.
Institutional Research, Reporting, and Data Quality5.Coordinate federal, state, system, and accreditation reporting requirements, including IPEDS, PASSHE, and other mandatory submissions.6.Develop institutional fact books, performance reports, and executive summaries.7.Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of institutional data used in reporting and decision-making.
Assessment, Program Review, and Continuous Improvement8.Coordinate the University's academic and administrative assessment processes, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and accreditation expectations. Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of assessment results and facilitate the use of findings for continuous improvement. Champion use of Neuventive Improve campus-wide9.In collaboration with the Dean of the Center for Teaching & Learning provide guidance in the development of student learning outcomes, assessment plans, assessment methodologies, and improvement strategies.10.Manage institutional survey administration and analysis, including student, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholder surveys.11.Prepare institutional assessment and effectiveness reports that demonstrate evidence of continuous improvement and achievement of institutional goals.12.Chair the University Assessment Committee and promote assessment literacy and provide training and consultation to faculty and staff on assessment best practices.
Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness13.Support the development, monitoring, and evaluation of institutional strategic plan goals and performance measures.14.Develop institutional performance metrics and dashboards to measure progress toward strategic priorities.
Other Duties15.Serve on University committees and working groups as assigned16. Present analytical findings and institutional performance data to campus leadership and governance groups17.Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director of Institutional EffectivenesslCHEYNEYUNIVERSITYOFPENNSYLVANIA,.POSITIONDESCRIPTION
ADDITIONALDUTIES&RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Handlesensitiveissuesandinformationwithconfidentialityand discretion.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS&ABILITIES:

• Data science methodologies and statistical analysis techniques.
• Business intelligence and data visualization principles.
• Institutional research and assessment practices in higher education.
• Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, SAS, or equivalent analytics platforms.
• Survey research and program evaluation.
• Project management an cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead institution-wide analytics and assessment initiatives.

REQUIREDMINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Education,Training,and/orExperience:
A master's degree in data science, higher education administration, or a closely related field or minimum offiveyearsof experience in institutional research, data analysis, or assessment. Experience conducing statistical analyses and interpreting data sets. Demonstrated ability to communicate analytical findings to various audiences.
Instructions for Applying
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered. All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.
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