Executive Director, Office of Institutional Res & Assessment
Application Procedure:
A complete Search Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-director-office-of-institutional-research-assessment-university-of-vermont
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications should be received by October 9, 2026.
Candidates should provide the following:
- Letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile.
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact information (email and phone) for five (5) professional references, including their relationship with the candidate. (References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant).
The University of Vermont is being assisted by AGB Search. Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at: UVM - Exec. Director - OIRA
Please direct confidential nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding the application process to UVMEDOIRA@agbsearch.com or:
Andrew Bowen
Senior Executive Search Consultant
802.345.1279
Margaret Plympton, Ed.D.
Principal
margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
484.554.4542
Job Duties
The University of Vermont (UVM) invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director of Institutional Research and Assessment. Reporting to the Provost, the Executive Director will provide enterprise-level leadership for the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA), advancing a strategic data, assessment, and decision-support agenda that strengthens institutional effectiveness, informs executive decision-making, and supports the University’s mission.
OIRA is responsible for the use and reporting of the University’s official institutional data and statistics regarding students, faculty, and staff, including accreditation, IPEDS reporting, and college ranking data, to name a few. The next Executive Director will provide institutional leadership, in partnership with Enterprise Technology Services, for data governance, stewardship, and architecture to ensure secure, accurate, reliable, and accessible data that supports regulatory reporting, contractual obligations, external requirements, institutional accountability, and lifecycle management practices that ensure data is collected, maintained, used, and retained in ways that are purposeful, efficient, and sustainable. They will work to advance an enterprise business intelligence and analytics strategy, including institutional metrics, dashboards, and self-service capabilities, while building campus-wide capacity for data-informed decision-making, data literacy, privacy and security, and the responsible and ethical use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, and lead adoption of these tools and practices across units to ensure consistent and effective use.
OIRA is responsible for the use and reporting of the University’s official institutional data and statistics regarding students, faculty, and staff, including accreditation, IPEDS reporting, and college ranking data, to name a few. The next Executive Director will provide institutional leadership, in partnership with Enterprise Technology Services, for data governance, stewardship, and architecture to ensure secure, accurate, reliable, and accessible data that supports regulatory reporting, contractual obligations, external requirements, institutional accountability, and lifecycle management practices that ensure data is collected, maintained, used, and retained in ways that are purposeful, efficient, and sustainable. They will work to advance an enterprise business intelligence and analytics strategy, including institutional metrics, dashboards, and self-service capabilities, while building campus-wide capacity for data-informed decision-making, data literacy, privacy and security, and the responsible and ethical use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, and lead adoption of these tools and practices across units to ensure consistent and effective use.
Job Qualifications
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Institution Description
UVM is composed of nine schools and colleges, including the nationally recognized Larner College of Medicine, and offers a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. UVM enrolls approximately 14,000 students, including undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, across a variety of teaching modalities, and is supported by more than 4,000 faculty and staff. The University of Vermont is a public land-grant R1 research university, and is consistently recognized for its leadership in sustainability, inclusive excellence, and student engagement, and has been ranked among the nation’s top public universities for making an impact. The schools and colleges offer over 100 bachelor’s degrees and more than 120 graduate degrees and certificate programs.
Benefits
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Application Due Date: 2026-10-09
Job Start Date: 2027-01-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Burlington
State/Province/Region: VT
Institution: University of Vermont
Reports To: Provost
Staff # Reporting to Position: 9
Reports In Office: Provost
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