Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader for the Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research role. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive data-informed decision-making at a leading research university. As a visionary leader, you will oversee institutional reporting and advanced analytics, ensuring that high-quality data supports strategic insights. Collaborate with a skilled team to foster innovation and excellence in institutional research, shaping the future of data analytics aligned with the University's goals. If you are passionate about institutional research and making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in higher education with 3-5 years in institutional research.
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide decision support to senior University leaders.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Data Presentation

Statistical Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Predictive Analytics Software

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University, a world-renowned multi-campus research university, seeks a dynamic and experienced leader for the Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research role. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership in a critical area that directly supports the University's mission by advancing data-informed decision-making and institutional excellence.

The Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research will oversee institutional reporting, advanced analytics, and business intelligence across Penn State's multi-campus University. As a key member of the University's analytics community, this position ensures that high-quality data, strategic insights, and actionable analytics back Penn State's decision-making. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in institutional research and analysis.

Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research, the Assistant Vice Provost will lead a team of 15 highly skilled professionals, including directors overseeing Institutional Reporting, Data Science and Analytics, and Data Modeling. The role requires developing and implementing strategies that drive the University's efforts in data management and analytics, ensuring that accurate, timely, and meaningful insights are available to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive decision support to senior University leaders
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and external reporting requirements (such as IPEDS, AAUDE, PDE, and rankings)
• Fostering a collaborative culture within the broader Penn State analyst community
• Ensuring that institutional research practices are continuously evolving and that staff across the University have access to the tools and knowledge needed to utilize data effectively (instrumental in outreach and training)

The Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research will also work closely with senior leaders in the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR), serving as a member of the OPAIR Senior Leadership Team. This role is critical in shaping and influencing the strategic direction of institutional research at Penn State, ensuring that data analytics are aligned with the University's overall goals and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in a higher education setting, including a minimum of 3-5 years in institutional research or related work (i.e. data analytics in education, business intelligence, data management)
• Has a master's degree
• Possess strong quantitative analysis, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A proven track record in presenting complex data and analysis to senior leadership or University officials
• Ability to convey technical information to groups with varying levels of prior statistical knowledge
• Experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring institutional research professionals, with the ability to manage a diverse team and build collaborative partnerships across departments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading institutional research professionals in a multi-campus University environment
• Advanced knowledge of research processes and applied statistics, including predictive analytics using industry-standard tools to support qualitative and quantitative research

The position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of institutional research at a leading research university. If you are a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with a passion for institutional research and data-driven decision-making, we invite you to apply and join the Penn State community.

The application deadline isApril 18, 2025.

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