Strategic Director, Institutional Research & Analytics

Oklahoma-State-University; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Oklahoma City is seeking the Director of Institutional Research and Analytics to provide leadership for institutional research, planning, and program assessment. The role aligns data initiatives with the university’s mission and strategic goals and delivers outcome-based metrics for decision-making.

The position oversees research methodologies, descriptive/analytical reports, and mandated reporting at local, state, and federal levels. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in institutional research or higher education data analysis.
• Knowledge of IPEDS reporting and accreditation processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research methodologies delivering actionable insights.
• Produce descriptive and analytical reports for accreditation and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across academic and administrative units.
• Ensure data-driven results are integrated into planning processes.

Skills

Data systems

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Programming basics

Cloud knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science / information studies / related

Master’s degree preferred in data analytics (preferred)

Tools

SIS / data warehouses

IPEDs tools

Tableau / Cognos / SAS

SQL (administrative tools)

Job description

OSU-Oklahoma City is seeking the Director of Institutional Research and Analytics to provide leadership for institutional research, planning, and program assessment. The role aligns data initiatives with the university’s mission and strategic goals and delivers outcome-based metrics for decision-making.

The position oversees research methodologies, descriptive/analytical reports, and mandated reporting at local, state, and federal levels. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential.