Associate VP for Institutional Research and Analysis

Association For Institutional Research; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee System seeks an AVP for Institutional Research & Analytics (AVP-IRA) to lead data-informed decision making across campuses and system offices. The role focuses on building organizational capacity and translating data into actionable insights for student success and institutional advancement.

You will drive research and policy analyses on enrollment, outcomes, workforce trends, budgeting, and resource allocation, while staying current with emerging practices in higher

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative relationships and build organizational capacity across the UT System.
• Foster a culture of data-informed decision-making and support staff development.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations for student success and institutional strategy.
• Lead research and policy analyses on enrollment, outcomes, workforce trends, budgeting, and allocation.

Job description

A central priority of the role is developing collaborative relationships and building organizational capacity across the UT System. The AVP-IRA will foster a culture of data-informed decision-making, support the professional development of staff, and work closely with campuses, institutes, and system offices to advance shared goals. The position also leads research and policy analyses on critical issues such as enrollment, student outcomes, workforce trends, budgeting, resource allocation, and institutional effectiveness while staying abreast of emerging practices in higher education. The AVP-IRA is expected to translate complex data into clear recommendations that support student success, academic excellence, research growth, operational effectiveness, and long-term institutional strategy.

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and citizens statewide.

Benefits commensurate with experience.

Application Due Date: 2026-09-29

Job Start Date: 2026-10-01

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

State/Province/Region: TN

Institution: University of Tennessee System

Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success

Staff # Reporting to Position: 1

Reports In Office: N/A

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