Saint Leo University · 23 hours ago
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research, Analytics, and Data Strategy
Dade City, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSaint Leo University is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research, Analytics, and Data Strategy to enhance its capacity for assessment and decision-making. The AVP will provide leadership for the Office of Institutional Research and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective use of institutional data for planning and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for the Office of Institutional Research, ensuring institutional data is accurate, available, and effectively used in support of assessment, accreditation, institutional planning, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to deliver advanced analytical and business intelligence capabilities that support Saint Leo’s need for data-driven decision-making
Oversee institutional data governance, including standards, policies, compliance, and prioritization, with an emphasis on data integrity and transparency
Direct the design, implementation, and integration of decision-support systems, including data warehouses, business intelligence platforms, and analytics tools
Apply current and relevant technical skills, including demonstrable proficiency in SQL and other relevant coding or query languages, to extract, clean, transform, and visualize data for institutional reporting and analytics
Lead statistical modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics to support enrollment management, retention, student progression, program completion, and resource planning
Develop dashboards and scorecards for monitoring key performance indicators, accreditation metrics, and institutional goals
Partner with University leaders to expand the use of institutional data in academic and administrative planning, program review, and strategic institutional planning
Lead a data integrity task force to ensure institutional data is accurate, reliable, and accessible
Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate, timely, and compliant reports to federal and state agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), accrediting bodies (e.g., SACSCOC, programmatic accreditors), and other external stakeholders
Manage the Institutional Research budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with University priorities
Provide leadership in people management, including staffing, hiring, evaluation, mentoring, and professional development
Facilitate workshops and trainings on analytics, dashboards, reporting, and introductory SQL or other relevant coding skills to build data literacy among internal stakeholders
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree required; doctorate preferred
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, learning analytics, data science, or business intelligence, demonstrating increasing technical and analytical complexity
Five or more years in management and leadership roles
Five or more years of higher education experience, with direct involvement in assessment, accreditation, and institutional planning preferred
Advanced and current technical skills in data extraction, cleaning, transformation, statistical analysis, and visualization, including demonstrated proficiency in SQL and related scripting languages for database queries and analysis
Expertise with data governance, decision-support systems, and business intelligence tools
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Skilled in budget development and management
Strong leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop staff
Ability to lead a university-wide office and foster a culture of data-informed decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders across academic and administrative divisions
Ability to align institutional research and analytics with Saint Leo's mission, accreditation standards, and strategic goals
Ability to influence others on the importance of evidence-based planning and gain buy-in for institutional initiatives
Ability to remain current on best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging trends in higher education analytics, accreditation, and planning
Benefits
FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
Employer-provided life insurance
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
403b Retirement Plan
Wellness Center
Company
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University is a school.
1001-5000 employees
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Vice President of Business Affairs/CFO
Ahmad Sanders, MBA
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