Lead strategic analytics and decision support for the university, in partnership with the Associate Vice Provost. Consult with executive leadership, colleges, and administrative units to define analytical questions, scope projects, and recommend appropriate data and methods. Design and conduct analyses using methods such as regression, predictive modeling, enrollment and financial forecasting, quasi-experimental program evaluation, and scenario modeling, drawing on institutional and external data such as labor market, alumni outcomes, and faculty productivity data. Prepare briefs, memos, and presentations that translate results into clear recommendations for the Provost, Chancellor, and executive leadership. Support institutional performance and benchmarking work. Contribute to conference presentations and publications based on ODSA's analytical work. (40%)

Write, test, and maintain analytical code in SAS, SQL, Python, or R to produce datasets, models, and recurring analyses. Design and build interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau for monitoring strategic initiatives. Integrate AI tools into analytical workflows and contribute to the development of institutional analytics tools. Establish coding standards, version control, methodology documentation, and peer review so analytical products are reproducible and transferable to other staff. Stay current on developments in higher education analytics, data science, AI, and machine learning. (20%)

In partnership with the Director of Data Management, draft and maintain business and technical data definitions in the university's data catalog and governance platform for institutional metrics, reports, and dashboards. Work with the Associate Vice Provost to design and carry out a plan for expanding the data catalog to additional campus units and data domains, including onboarding processes, and create training documentation and videos for new domains and users. Integrate Tableau dashboards and published reports with the data catalog through its API so users can see how each measure is defined. Support the quarterly data steward community meetings. (15%)

Develop and deliver training, workshops, and guides on data use, analytical methods, and ODSA tools for faculty and staff, in partnership with the Associate Vice Provost. Develop training materials and resources that could support a future ODSA shared service model, in coordination with other ODSA staff. Mentor ODSA staff in analytical methods and programming. (10%)

Manage multiple strategic analytics projects with competing priorities, setting timelines and resource needs. Supervise and develop assigned staff. Coordinate with the Directors of Institutional Research and Data Management and with Information Technology Services on shared data, definitions, and projects. (10%)

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Provost for Data & Strategic Analytics. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, analytics, data science, economics, education, public policy, or a related quantitative or social science field

7 years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, institutional research, business intelligence, or related

Specific Experience: Analytical programming in SAS, SQL, Python, or R; building dashboards in Tableau or a comparable tool; presenting findings to senior leaders and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Statistics, analytics, data science, economics, education, public policy, or a related quantitative or social science field

7 or more years, including supervisory or project leadership experience

Specific Experience: Higher education analytics or institutional research; predictive modeling and forecasting; developing training for data users

Since its founding in June 2023, the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics has grown into a central hub for fostering a strong data-informed culture at LSU. Our work spans the entire journey of institutional data, from governing and validating to analyzing and applying it, to ensure the university’s information assets are accurate, accessible, and strategically applied to advance LSU’s mission. 

The Office of Data & Strategic Analytics (ODSA) is built on two complementary units: 

• Data & Institutional Research ensures the integrity, security, and accessibility of institutional data while delivering key reports and analytics that inform policy, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Analytics applies advanced methodologies, including AI and predictive modeling, to uncover insights that support decision-making, optimize operations, and improve student and institutional outcomes.

Since our establishment, we have expanded our capabilities by implementing robust data governance practices, enhancing data accessibility, introducing dynamic dashboards, and fostering a culture of collaboration across campus. These efforts have positioned ODSA as a trusted partner to leaders, faculty, and staff who rely on timely, accurate, and actionable information.