EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

UAB; United States; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB in Birmingham invites applications for the Executive Director-Institutional Effectiveness. This role leads institutional research, data governance, and reporting to support accreditation, compliance, and strategic planning.

The position develops and validates SQL-based data extraction, prepares standardized datasets, and collaborates with IT and offices to ensure data accuracy and decision-ready insights. Hybrid schedule; regular day shifts with university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years of related experience required.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, institutional research, or related analytical function.
• Strong written and verbal communication for complex findings and governance concepts.
• Familiarity with higher education data systems and data governance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data submissions, accreditation documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare standardized institutional datasets for internal and external reporting needs.
• Support assessment processes through data analysis and reporting templates.
• Develop, maintain, and validate SQL queries and data extraction processes.
• Participate in data migration and software implementation, documenting reporting logic.
• Serve as liaison between offices and IT for data access and validation needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

SQL

Communication skills

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Colleague

Banner

Slate

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS – (T238861)

Description

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

(Annual Salary: $109,250 – $177,530)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, computer science, higher education administration, social science, and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirements.
Professional experience in data analysis, reporting, institutional research, assessment, business intelligence, or a closely related analytical function. 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. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings, methodologies, and governance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, documentation, and responsible use of institutional data. Familiarity with higher education data systems such as Colleague, Banner, Slate, Raiser’s Edge, learning management systems, or similar platforms. Knowledge of institutional research methodologies and data reporting requirements in higher education.
Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Experience with Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System reporting preferred. Experience supporting Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accreditation, institutional effectiveness, assessment, or compliance reporting. Experience in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, survey research, or program evaluation. Familiarity with data privacy laws such as FERPA, GDPR, or other relevant regulations. Experience in BANNER Experience developing documentation, training materials, governance processes, or communication strategies that support responsible institutional data use. Demonstrated understanding of data governance concepts, including data stewardship, data definitions, data quality, data standards, documentation, data access, and responsible data use. Demonstrated experience managing professional staff, teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives, including responsibility for setting priorities, coordinating work, monitoring progress, and ensuring completion of deliverables.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

: 210005000 Inst Effectiveness & Analysis

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible