Director of Institutional Reporting; Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data and reporting professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accuracy
• Direct the development and submission of mandated federal, state, and accreditation compliance reports (e.g., IPEDS, PDE, MSCHE)
• Ensure quality assurance and data integrity across official reporting channels, including internal governance, rankings (e.g., U.S. News, Times Higher Ed), and benchmarking platforms such as AAUDE
• Direct the collection, validation, and analysis of institutional data from multiple sources and offices (e.g., student information systems, HR systems, Office of Student Aid, Enrollment Management)
• Identify trends and anomalies in historical data to inform reporting and strategic planning
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate emerging trends, regulations, and policy changes that may impact institutional reporting
• Offer strategic guidance and scenario analysis to senior leaders regarding reporting‑related risks and opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education reporting, institutional research, or higher education analytics
• Demonstrated experience with external reporting to agencies such as IPEDS, AAUDE, and US News
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or R)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education, Public Policy, Data Science, or Statistics)
• Familiarity with national higher education data exchanges and associations (AAUDE, APLU, AIR, etc.)
• Experience coordinating reporting across multi-campus systems
• Experience with student information systems (e.g., Banner, People Soft)

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a top‑ranked public research university and land‑grant institution with campuses across Pennsylvania. Known for its strong academic programs, commitment to research and innovation, and vibrant campus community, Penn State serves more than 90,000 students and offers a collaborative environment dedicated to teaching, discovery, and service. The Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research empowers the Penn State community to use rigorous evidence and insights to realize the University’s land‑grant mission of teaching, research, and service.

OPAIR provides a central point of contact for University data acquisition, reporting, analysis, and governance; assessment; strategic planning; and accreditation.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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City: State College

State/Province/Region: PA

Reports To: Assistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research

Staff # Reporting to Position: 3

Reports In Office: Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research