Strategic Data & Analytics Leader — Higher Education

EAB (Education Advisory Board); Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

EAB (Education Advisory Board) is seeking a Strategic Leader – Data & Analytics, Associate Director to serve as a strategic partner for higher education institutions, translating data priorities into actionable analytics and governance. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and driving measurable institutional impact.

The candidate will guide data strategy, adoption of Edify, and partnerships across senior leadership, IT, and analytics teams, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in higher education data, analytics, Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, or a closely related field.
• Experience translating institutional data, reporting, or analysis into clear recommendations for campus leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives, facilitate executive-level discussions, and build alignment across diverse institutional stakeholders.
• Strong consultative problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and support organizational change in complex higher education environments.
• Willingness to travel 10-25% domestically and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to university and community college leaders, developing a deep understanding of each institution’s priorities, data environment, and organizational needs.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness teams, IT and data leaders, and other key campus stakeholders.
• Help institutions translate strategic priorities and business challenges into actionable data, analytics, and reporting initiatives.
• Advise partners on opportunities to strengthen data access, reporting, analytics, governance, and institutional decision-making.
• Identify and prioritize consulting and professional services engagements that advance institutional goals and drive value from Edify.
• Partner with EAB technical and data teams to align technology implementation and services with each institution’s broader data strategy.

Skills

Higher education data

Analytics strategy

Executive communication

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in higher education analytics

Tools

Data warehouses

Reporting tools

Dashboards

Job description

EAB (Education Advisory Board) is seeking a Strategic Leader – Data & Analytics, Associate Director to serve as a strategic partner for higher education institutions, translating data priorities into actionable analytics and governance. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and driving measurable institutional impact.

The candidate will guide data strategy, adoption of Edify, and partnerships across senior leadership, IT, and analytics teams, with a focus on