Assistant Director, Institutional Research & Analysis

Application Procedure:

Apply here:

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Job Duties

Facilitates, supports, and provides advanced data analytics and reporting to support and inform executive leadership in university planning, policy development, and operational strategies.

Extracts, transforms, validates, and delivers accurate data for state, federal, accreditation, compliance, and internal reporting needs, as well as national media surveys.

Designs, develops, and maintains automated reporting workflows using PL/SQL, T-SQL, Banner ODS, Workday, and related data management tools to strengthen institutional effectiveness.

Enhances institutional research practices through development of dashboards, predictive analytics, data visualizations, and performance metrics supporting PIP staff and other university stakeholders.

Supports the information and reporting needs of academic colleges, administrative units, and executive leadership through data consultation, custom reports, ad hoc analyses, and technical guidance.

Serves as a project team member and subject matter expert on enterprise data initiatives,

including data governance, business process improvement, analytics modernization, and system integrations.

Ensures data quality by conducting complex validations, longitudinal comparisons, anomaly detection, and automated audit checks across Banner modules and reporting files.

Facilitates, supports, and informs university planning, policy development, and operational strategies for executive leadership using advanced data analytics and reporting.

Develops documentation, data dictionaries, metadata definitions, and reporting protocols to support transparency and data literacy across campus.

Collaborates with IT, Data Governance, and functional offices (Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, HR, etc.) to resolve data issues and enhance data pipelines.

Provides advanced programming support for analytics projects, dashboard development, and enterprise reporting tools.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Experience:  This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. 

Knowledge, Skills &abilities.

Knowledge of the principles, best practices, and trends within the field of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.

Advanced knowledge of database design, PL/SQL, T-SQL, data warehousing, ETL workflows, and enterprise reporting environments.

Ability to learn intricacies of university data systems and reporting protocols.

Demonstrated skills with a variety of information technologies and relevant experience in higher education, preferably involving institutional research.

Ability to interpret and apply reporting requirements for state, federal, and institutional compliance.

Ability to multitask productively and effectively and to work amiably in a team-approach and project oriented environment.

Exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple data requests, analyses, projects, and deadlines.

Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner, including table structures, ODS models, and data validation protocols, or the ability to quickly learn and apply these concepts.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, project-oriented environment with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable information for various audiences.

Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.

Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Institution Description

Located in Southwest Florida between the Florida Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Gulf Coast University offers an exceptional environment for learning. Half of our 800 acres is preserved or restored nature. Our campus and region serve as a living laboratory where life-enhancing discoveries are made. We're an incubator for entrepreneurs who fuel economic development and a cultural resource that enriches life on and around campus. Our sports teams energize the entire region.

With more than 1,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff employees, FGCU offers a robust benefit package including medical and dental plans, life insurance, a retirement program with tax-deferred investment options, tuition waiver for employees and their families, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and competitive salaries. Thank you for your interest in Florida Gulf Coast University!

Benefits

FGCU offers a robust benefit package including medical and dental plans, life insurance, a retirement program with tax-deferred investment options, tuition waiver for employees and their families, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and competitive salaries.
More details Here: https://www.fgcu.edu/hr/benefits/images/2025guidev7.pdf
Application Due Date: 2026-01-05
Job Start Date: 2025-03-03
Salary: $57300 - $91700
City: Fort Myers
State/Province/Region: FL
Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
Reports To: Sr. Director, Institutional Research and Analysis
Staff # Reporting to Position: 1
Reports In Office: Institutional Research and Data Analytics

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