Associate Director, Data Analytics & Student Engagement Assessment

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Finance

Job Schedule:

Full time

Posted Date: T22:05:38+00:00

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The Data Analytics & Student Engagement Assessment Associate Director reports to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Strategy & Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). This position serves as a key data steward for the Division, with primary responsibility for developing, managing, and communicating the data systems, dashboards, and analytical resources that support student engagement tracking, program assessment, and evidence-based decision-making across Student Affairs units.

This position translates complex student data into actionable insights that inform divisional strategy and institutional reporting. This includes a particular focus on student engagement outcomes, retention indicators, and student (undergraduate, graduate, and professional students) success. The position works closely with data leads, including but not limited to Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) and the Tulane Office of Assessment & Institutional Research (OAIR), to ensure data alignment, integrity, and shared institutional value.

The incumbent will recommend and assist the Assistant Vice President for Strategy & Engagement and Vice President of Student Affairs in setting and leading division-wide data standards that are aligned with university-wide data governance strategies.

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, data analytics, information systems, social science, public policy, or a closely related field.

* Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, institutional research, or assessment, preferably in a higher education setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree

* Experience working directly within or in close partnership with student affairs, enrollment management, or academic support units.

* Proficient with Microsoft Power BI, including Power Query and DAX.

* Familiarity with student affairs platforms common in higher education settings, including co-curricular engagement tools (e.g., Wave Sync/Campus Labs), residential life tools (e.g., Star Rez), case management systems (e.g., Maxient), CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and student information systems (e.g., Banner, People Soft, Workday).

* Proven project management skills.

* Experience supporting student success frameworks that address barriers to persistence, particularly for first-generation and low-income students.

* Prior experience presenting data findings to cabinet-level administrators, institutional committees, or external stakeholders.

A cover letter is required for the position.

* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects without direct supervision.

* Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment within a supervisory framework.

* Proficiency in data analysis and at least one data visualization platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with mastery of Excel.

* Experience with statistical analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or Python.

* Experience with survey design and administration tools such as Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, or comparable platforms, including data collection, analysis, and reporting of results to support program assessment and institutional research.

* Ability to communicate data findings clearly to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and program staff.

* Commitment to responsible data stewardship, confidentiality, and FERPA compliance.

* Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to build effective working relationships across units and institutional levels.