Associate Dean for Institutional Research
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Job Duties
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Strategy and Student Success, this role provides university-wide leadership for institutional research, assessment, learning analytics, accreditation support, and data strategy. The Associate Dean will lead the Office of Planning, Assessment & Institutional Research (OPAIR), helping the University leverage data to improve student outcomes, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Statistics, Data Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, assessment, analytics, or related higher education functions.
- Experience supporting accreditation processes and compliance reporting.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
- Experience with institutional data systems, relational databases, and analytics tools such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
Preferred
- Experience with Middle States accreditation.
- Experience with learning analytics initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics and assessment tools.
- Knowledge of IPEDS, U.S. News, and New York State reporting requirements.
Institution Description
Pace University is ranked among the top private universities in the U.S. for return on investment and is committed to transforming students' lives through academic excellence, career preparation, and social mobility. An opportunity currently exists for an experienced and innovative leader to serve as Associate Dean for Institutional Research at our Pleasantville, NY location. Hybrid position with travel to Pace campuses in New York City, Pleasantville, and White Plains as needed.
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Strategy and Student Success, this role provides university-wide leadership for institutional research, assessment, learning analytics, accreditation support, and data strategy. The Associate Dean will lead the Office of Planning, Assessment & Institutional Research (OPAIR), helping the University leverage data to improve student outcomes, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Pace University is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Pace University offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan (403(b))
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Work-life balance and wellness programs
- Employee discounts and professional development opportunities
Application Due Date: 2026-09-11
Job Start Date: 2026-08-07
Salary: $160000 - $185000
City: New York City
State/Province/Region: NY
Institution: Pace University
Remote Work: Hybrid position with travel to Pace campuses in New York City, Pleasantville, and White Plains as needed.
Reports To: Associate Provost for Academic Strategy
Staff # Reporting to Position: 5
Reports In Office: Institutional Research
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