Associate Director for Institutional Research

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NJIT in Newark seeks Associate Director for Institutional Research to lead data systems, SQL Server, ETL from Banner, and Snowflake integration, ensuring secure, accessible datasets for planning.

You will conduct institutional research on enrollment, retention, graduation, and outcomes; produce executive dashboards; support accreditation and benchmarking; and advance AI-enabled knowledge management across the IR function.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Financial Economics and 2 years of experience in the offered job or related occupation.
• IMPLAN Certified Economist certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee SQL Server database systems, ETL pipelines, and Snowflake integration.
• Conduct statistical analyses and institutional research on enrollment, retention, outcomes.
• Direct preparation and submission of external surveys and benchmarking reports.
• Produce economic impact reports for research projects and the university.
• Maintain official Factbook dashboards for stakeholders.
• Design and implement AI innovations, including an institutional chatbot.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting processes across IR functions.
• Apply system theory to evaluate processes and improve effectiveness.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership.
• Support accreditation activities aligning with standards.
• Engage with national organizations (AIR, NJAIR) through committee work and publications.
• Provide quality control reviews and supervise staff.
• Prepare data for IPEDS, NSF HERD, NCAA, NJ SURE reporting.
• Support accreditation processes with MSCHE, ABET, AACSB, NAAB standards.
• Produce data submissions for rankings and benchmarks; integrate data systems.
• Develop data visualizations and decision-support tools for leadership.
• Design automated data pipelines and AI tools for knowledge management.
• Work with secure environments and RBAC to analyze restricted data.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

SQL/database administration

Leadership

AI innovations

Education

Master's degree in Financial Economics

IMPLAN Certification

Tools

SQL Server

ETL pipelines

Snowflake

Oracle Banner

BI dashboards

Job description

Title

Associate Director for Institutional Research

Department

Institutional Effectiveness

Reports To

Exec Dir, Institutional Effect

Position Summary

1. Manage and oversee SQL Server database systems, including database administration, ETL pipelines from Oracle (Banner), and Snowflake integration, to ensure validated, secure, and accessible datasets.
2. Conduct statistical analysis and institutional research studies on enrollment, retention, graduation, and post-graduation outcomes to inform institutional planning and effectiveness.
3. Direct the preparation and submission of external surveys and benchmarking reports (e.g., IPEDS, US News, ASEE, HERD, state systems), ensuring accuracy and consistency.
4. Produce economic impact reports for research projects and for the university, including analysis of direct, indirect, and induced economic contributions.
5. Maintain official Factbook dashboards, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility for institutional stakeholders.
6. Design and implement AI innovations in Institutional Effectiveness, including the development of an institutional chatbot to improve knowledge management and access to reports and documentation.
7. Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting process, improving efficiency and accuracy across IR functions.
8. Apply principles of system theory and practice to evaluate institutional processes and recommend strategies for improving institutional effectiveness.
9. Create and maintain dynamics dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership and campus stakeholders.
10. Support assessment and accreditation activities by aligning reporting and data analyses with institutional standards.
11. Contribute to the professional advancement of Institutional Research by engaging with national organizations (e.g., AIR, NJAIR) through committee service, publications, and presentations.
12. Provide quality control reviews of institutional reports and supervise analysts, interns, or project staff as needed.
13. Prepare and validate data for federal and state reporting systems, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Science Foundation (NSF) surveys including HERD, U.S. Department of Education reporting, NJ SURE submissions, and NCAA reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory definitions and reporting standards.
14. Support data analysis or documentation for institutional or programmatic accreditation processes, work with standards aligned with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), ABET, AACSB, or the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
15. Produce or support data submissions for college ranking and benchmarking organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Peterson's, and the Common Data Set.
16. Design, implement, or support enterprise data systems integration, including relational databases, ETL processes, and cross-platform data architecture.
17. Develop and maintain data visualizations, dynamic dashboards, or decision-support tools for organizational leadership.
18. Design and implement automated data pipelines, workflow, and build institutional-wide AI tool to enhance organizational knowledge management, information access, and operational efficiency.
19. Work with the National Center for Education Statistics and federally compliant secure research environments, including identity management systems, role-based access controls, and encrypted workspaces to access and analyze restricted-use or confidential data in accordance with federal privacy and security standards.
20. Produce economic impact analyses and applied quantitative research reports for institutional, governmental, or community stakeholders.
21. Perform the foregoing using higher education enterprise systems including Oracle Banner or comparable ERP systems preferred and cloud-based or enterprise data platforms including Snowflake and AWS.

Education and Experience Requirement

Requires a Master's degree in Financial Economics and 2 years of experience in job offered or 2 years of experience in the Related Occupation. IMPLAN Certified Economist certification required.

Related Occupation

Institutional Research Data Analyst or any other job title performing the following job duties:

1. Conduct statistical analysis and institutional research studies on enrollment, retention, graduation, and post‑graduation outcomes to inform institutional planning and effectiveness.
2. Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting process, improving efficiency and accuracy across IR functions.
3. Apply principles of system theory and practice to evaluate institutional processes and recommend strategies for improving institutional effectiveness.
4. Create and maintain dynamics dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership and campus stakeholders.
5. Support assessment and accreditation activities by aligning reporting and data analyses with institutional standards.
6. Contribute to the professional advancement of Institutional Research by engaging with national organizations (e.g., AIR, NJAIR) through committee service, publications, and presentations.
7. Produce or support data submissions for college ranking and benchmarking organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Peterson's, and the Common Data Set.
8. Develop and maintain data visualizations, dynamic dashboards, or decision-support tools for organizational leadership.
9. Produce economic impact analyses and applied quantitative research reports for institutional, governmental, or community stakeholders.

Salary Range

$90,272.00 to $144,786.96.00/year

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -27

Compensation

$75,560.00 - $141,948.00

Notes

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Employment Details

FLSA: Exempt

Time Type: Full time

Pay Rate: Salary

Additional Information:

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

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