Head of Institutional Research & Data Analytics

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b employer contribution

Tuition discounts

Holidays

PTO

Half-day Fridays in summer

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking

On-site dining

Coffee

Job summary

Niagara University seeks a Director of Institutional Research & Data Analytics to lead data strategy, extraction, and decision support for enrollment, retention, and compliance reporting. The role blends hands-on analytics with executive communication across IT, academic leadership, and admin offices.

Responsibilities include building census data models, dashboards, and ad-hoc studies; ensuring data governance and FERPA compliance; and partnering with departments to inform accreditation and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field; 4–5 years in institutional research or data analytics.
• Strong statistical, data manipulation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with enterprise systems and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate state/federal reporting (IPEDS, NYSED) and major surveys.
• Build and maintain BI dashboards for executives and deans.
• Conduct retention analytics and support program reviews.
• Support accreditation and strategic planning with data insights.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data extraction & manipulation

Data visualization

Enterprise systems

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Entrinsik Informer

Ellucian Colleague

Slate

Canvas

Job description

Niagara University seeks a Director of Institutional Research & Data Analytics to lead data strategy, extraction, and decision support for enrollment, retention, and compliance reporting. The role blends hands-on analytics with executive communication across IT, academic leadership, and admin offices.

Responsibilities include building census data models, dashboards, and ad-hoc studies; ensuring data governance and FERPA compliance; and partnering with departments to inform accreditation and