Director of Research Analytics

Department:
Research Analytics

Salary/Grade: EXS/13

The Director of Research Analytics and Strategic Initiatives provides leadership for research analytics, strategic initiatives, and related projects within the Office for Research. This position serves as a central coordinator for complex research-related projects, using data-driven insights and structured project management practices to support institutional research priorities.

The Director partners with faculty, research administrators, academic leaders, and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives that advance the University's research mission. In addition to overseeing research analytics and reporting, this role facilitates collaboration across disciplines, coordinates project teams, establishes timelines and deliverables, manages stakeholder communications, and ensures successful execution of research-focused initiatives. This role also serves as the liaison for the Office of Research with other offices at the University that share the mission of data-driven decision making.

The Director of Research Analytics and Strategic Initiatives serves as a central coordinator for research-focused initiatives and collaborates extensively with Office for Research leadership, faculty, research administrators, academic leaders, and external stakeholders. The relationship-building, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement required for success in this role necessitate an on-campus presence of at least three days per week.

The Director of Research Analytics will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.

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Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

• Lead the development and delivery of research analytics, dashboards, and reports to support Office for Research and institutional decision-making.
• Analyze research performance metrics, funding trends, and other strategic indicators.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data to advance research growth and effectiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and research stakeholders.
• Direct a team of two in support of team goals: a Senior Research Data Analyst and a Senior Digital Design professional.

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent projects within the Office for Research from initiation through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, governance structures, and accountability measures.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide updates to leadership.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and institutional research priorities.

• Build relationships across Provost Office, schools, departments, and administrative units to advance shared analytic and strategic goals.
• Serve as a neutral facilitator to promote communication, collaboration, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Engage in national organizations as relevant.

• Assist in developing performance metrics and assessing outcomes for strategic initiatives.
• Provide data and analysis to support the identification of operational efficiencies within the Office and at key points of intersection across offices.
• Coordinate special initiatives related to research growth, administrative efficiency, and institutional priorities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred in Business,…