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Associate Director, Data Analytics - 005311

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Position Number005311
Position TitleAssociate Director, Data Analytics - 005311
DivisionAcademic Affairs
Department330100 - Institutional Research
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, computing, engineering, statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and six years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in institutional research is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Institutional Research is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Data Analytics. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
  • Generates standard and custom reports and dashboards summarizing enrollment, student success, or other institutional summaries for review by executives, managers and other personnel.
  • Conducts robust statistical analysis in using advanced techniques for data modeling and predictive analytics.
  • Leads efforts in reporting data to inform decisions pertaining to enrollment and student success.
  • Publishes data visualizations related to student retention, graduation, persistence, and achievement.
  • Oversees and serves as the primary contact for data integrity of data maintained by Institutional Research in business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
  • Devises methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
  • Ensures the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision-making capabilities.
  • Strengthens data-informed decision-making by leading the design, user experience, and delivery of institutional dashboards and analytical tools.
  • Serves on committees as needed.
  • Provides training and education to support dashboard adoption, data literacy and effective use of BI tools and data.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date02/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working DaysMonday - Friday
Working Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job LocationMain Campus
Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time
Regular or TemporaryRegular

Job Qualifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other

Institution Description

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research (IR) is to conduct research resulting in quality information and analysis to support planning and decision-making across the university. IR also provides timely and accurate information to fulfill institutional reporting requirements of accreditation, federal, state, and private agencies.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.


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Application Due Date: 2026-03-24
Job Start Date: 2026-04-01
Salary: $0 - $0
City: Mobile
State/Province/Region: AL
Institution: University of South Alabama
Reports To: Asst VP, Institutional Research & Data Analytics
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Office of Institutional Research

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