How to Apply:

Applicants will be expected to provide: 

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as relates to all required and preferred qualifications. 

• A Resume 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. 

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.  

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. 

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of  February 19, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at prowse@uwm.edu.

The OAIR Director provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and communication of analytical work that supports both internal and external stakeholders. The Director oversees institutional research, assessment, accreditation support, data governance, and data visualization functions. This role requires strong technical competency, exceptional communication skills, a commitment to equity and student success, and the ability to guide the institution toward greater analytical maturity—including improved data quality, automation, business intelligence, and the responsible use of AI. 

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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).  

• At least six years of progressive experience in institutional research, analytics, policy analysis, assessment, or related fields.  

• Demonstrated experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from large, complex datasets to inform evidence-based decision-making.  

• Experience supervising professional staff.  

• Experience developing data visualizations or dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.  

• Experience communicating analytical findings to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership, to support strategic planning and student success.  

• Experience working in institutional research or higher education assessment setting, contributing to initiatives that shape the future of the institution through data-driven insights and continuous improvement. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of issues facing public urban research universities. 

• Experience with student success research, enrollment modeling, and academic program assessment. 

• Advanced expertise with SQL, Python, R, SAS, or data-manipulation tools. 

• Proficiency designing and deploying dashboards in Power BI and/or similar BI platforms. 

• Demonstrated success improving data governance, quality, or cross-unit data alignment. 

• Experience with data warehousing concepts, semantic modeling, and automation of data workflows. 

• Strong understanding of accreditation processes, assessment of student learning, and program review. 

• Ability to lead collaborative processes and foster shared ownership in decentralized environments. 

• Experience leveraging modern technologies—including automation, API pipelines, and responsible AI applications—to enhance efficiency, data quality, and institutional insight. 

• Experience working within a R1 research university environment.  

• Familiarity with QS and other international ranking methodologies and their implications for institutional strategy. 

• Evidence of excellent organizational, communication, and change-management skills.