Associate Director of Data Analytics & Student Engagement

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Data Analytics & Student Engagement Assessment Associate Director to steward data systems, dashboards, and analytics that support student engagement tracking, program assessment, and evidence-based decision-making across the Division of Student Affairs.

This role translates complex student data into actionable insights, focusing on engagement outcomes and retention for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing institutional data to support student engagement and retention.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with dashboard development and data governance.
• Knowledge of FERPA and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and communicate data systems and dashboards for student engagement tracking and program assessment.
• Translate complex student data into actionable insights informing divisional strategy.
• Collaborate with data leads, including Newcomb-Tulane College and OAIR, to ensure data alignment and governance.
• Present data findings to senior leadership and program staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, data analytics, information systems, social science, public policy, or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SPSS

R

Python

Qualtrics

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Data Analytics & Student Engagement Assessment Associate Director to steward data systems, dashboards, and analytics that support student engagement tracking, program assessment, and evidence-based decision-making across the Division of Student Affairs.

This role translates complex student data into actionable insights, focusing on engagement outcomes and retention for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.