Remote Data & Analytics Strategy Leader

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

Job summary

The Association For Institutional Research is seeking a Senior Director of Data and Analytics to lead the Data Lab and collaborate with system leaders to drive data-informed decision making. You will oversee data strategy, staff, and analytics projects across the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The role emphasizes turning data into actionable insights on student access, progression, completion, and workforce alignment, with strong emphasis on dashboards, data storytelling, and partnerships

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in higher education, public policy, data analytics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive professional experience in data analytics, research, or a related field.
• Experience working with higher education data or other similar data environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TBR Data Lab, supervising staff responsible for data strategy, BI, and data projects.
• Set strategic direction for analytics and reporting tools with system leaders.
• Provide leadership for system-wide data strategy, data collection, standards, and infrastructure.
• Develop analytical approaches transforming data into actionable insights for system leaders, colleges, and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Translate data into insights

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Data systems knowledge

Data storytelling

Cross‑functional collaboration

Emerging technologies

Education

Graduate degree in higher education, public policy, data analytics, statistics, economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL-based environments

Statistical software

Job description

The Association For Institutional Research is seeking a Senior Director of Data and Analytics to lead the Data Lab and collaborate with system leaders to drive data-informed decision making. You will oversee data strategy, staff, and analytics projects across the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The role emphasizes turning data into actionable insights on student access, progression, completion, and workforce alignment, with strong emphasis on dashboards, data storytelling, and partnerships