Assistant Director of Institutional Research & Analytics

Transylvania University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania University in Lexington, KY seeks an Assistant Director of Institutional Research to advance data-driven decision-making across the campus. The role supports curricular transition, accreditation reporting, and budgetary liaison work between the Bingham Board and the University.

The AD/IR will partner with many departments to strengthen analytics capacity and standardize reporting practices. The position focuses on developing dashboards, documenting business rules, and ensuring data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, computer science, higher education administration, social science, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in data analysis, reporting, institutional research, assessment, business intelligence, or a closely related analytical function.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel.
• Experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, reporting logic, documentation, data validation, and business-rule interpretation.
• Proven ability to prepare clear, accurate, and decision-ready reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, documentation, and responsible use of institutional data.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and research support for the curricular transition.
• Provide data and research support for the upcoming SACS 5th-year interim report.
• Using business intelligence tools, such as Power BI or Tableau, develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support institutional planning, assessment, and operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for recurring institutional reports.
• Assist with Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System submissions, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accreditation documentation, state and federal compliance reporting, and external survey requests.
• Prepare standardized institutional datasets for internal and external reporting needs.
• Support academic and administrative assessment processes through data analysis, reporting templates, evidence review, and summary reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and validate SQL queries and data extraction processes.
• Conduct statistical analyses, forecasting, and modeling as appropriate to support planning, assessment, and predictive initiatives.
• Participate in data migration and new software implementation by validating data and documenting reporting logic.
• Serve as a liaison between functional offices and Information Technology regarding reporting, data access, system logic, and data validation needs.
• Serve as a liaison between the Bingham Board and the University, tracking spending and developing projections based on approved funding and initiatives.

Job description

Transylvania University in Lexington, KY seeks an Assistant Director of Institutional Research to advance data-driven decision-making across the campus. The role supports curricular transition, accreditation reporting, and budgetary liaison work between the Bingham Board and the University.

The AD/IR will partner with many departments to strengthen analytics capacity and standardize reporting practices. The position focuses on developing dashboards, documenting business rules, and ensuring data