Purdue University · 22 hours ago
Director of Data Analytics and Program Assessment
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expPurdue University is seeking a Director of Data Analytics and Program Assessment to manage accreditation processes and provide analytical support. The role involves developing assessment plans and providing data-driven insights to enhance the operational effectiveness of the school's academic and administrative units.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing the administrative processes related to accreditation, rankings, and Assurance of Learning (AOL)
Staying current with AACSB accreditation standards and best practices
Overseeing data and documentation for rankings agencies
Developing effective assessment plans for all accredited programs
Serving as the school’s primary resource for analytical support, providing data-driven insights to the Dean, the Dean’s Office leadership, department heads, and senior staff
Developing resource models and conducting analyses that inform strategy, guide decision making, support rankings performance, and enhance the operational effectiveness of the school’s academic and administrative units
Participating in university-wide standards committees and advising on the impact of major system or policy changes affecting the college
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a closely related quantitative or computational field
Eight years of professional experience in reporting, assessment, data extraction, and data analysis within a complex organization
Demonstrated experience with enterprise reporting tools, including report writing, filtering, joining data sources, applying business rules, and validating data for accuracy and consistency
Proven ability to analyze complex data sets, develop projections or forecasting models, and communicate analytical findings clearly to diverse audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision, delivering high-quality results on time and maintaining accuracy under competing priorities
Demonstrated capability to achieve objectives in ambiguous or complex situations, including projects involving cross-functional teams, interconnected issues, and evolving requirements
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for academic and administrative leaders
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization – both within the business school and across central data and administrative offices
Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to student employees and analytics colleagues, fostering professional growth and high-quality analytical output
Commitment to confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive or restricted data, including student, faculty, and financial information
Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard development using tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Strong understanding of relational databases and enterprise reporting tools, with experience using Cognos or SQL for querying, joining data sources, and validating results
Preferred
Master Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a closely related quantitative or computational field
Experience working with student, academic, and financial data in a university setting
Experience collaborating across multiple units or departments and managing competing priorities
Ability to use statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Minitab)
Familiarity with academic analytics contexts, such as course-embedded assessment, financial modeling, faculty activity tracking, and external/regulatory reporting
Company
Purdue University
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Funding
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