Manager of Academic Data, Compliance, and Institutional Reporting

Full-time, exempt, 40 hours/week

Hybrid-eligible

$67,000-$77,000

Reports to:

Chief of Staff

• - Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).
• - 403b including 4% employer contribution.
• - 3 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days.
• - 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks.
• - Employee Assistance Program.
• - VLGS course participation with tuition assistance.
• - Flexible schedule potential.

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

The Manager of Academic Data, Compliance, and Institutional Reporting serves as the institution's primary coordinator for academic and accreditation-related data collection, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities. The position oversees the collection, validation, analysis, and submission of institutional data required for accreditation, rankings, regulatory reporting, and strategic decision-making. The manager collaborates extensively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, the Registrar, Admissions, Business Office, and other departments to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of institutional data.

This is a hybrid-eligible role for the right candidate.

• Coordinate data collection and reporting for:
• o American Bar Association (ABA)
• o New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
• o Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
• o U.S. News & World Report
• o Other institutional reporting requirements
• Monitor reporting requirements, deadlines, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare supporting documentation for accreditation reviews and site visits.
• Maintain reporting calendars, submission records, and accreditation archives.

• Develop and maintain academic data collection processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and Registrar to maintain data integrity across systems.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional data.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, reporting standards, and documentation.
• Coordinate data validation activities across departments.
• Conduct regular audits of reported information.

• Analyze institutional, academic, enrollment, faculty, and student outcome data.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership and governance groups.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and potential compliance risks.
• Provide analytical support for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.

• Manage annual reporting to external ranking organizations.
• Conduct benchmarking studies against peer institutions.
• Analyze ranking methodologies and identify factors affecting institutional performance.
• Assist leadership in interpreting ranking and survey results.

• Serve as the primary liaison among Academic Affairs, Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Finance, Career Services, and other
• Coordinate institution-wide data requests.
• Provide training and guidance regarding reporting requirements and data standards.
• Support accreditation self-studies and institutional reviews.

• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and reporting obligations.
• Recommend process improvements for data collection and reporting.
• Develop policies and procedures that strengthen institutional data governance.
• Maintain records supporting accreditation and compliance activities.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education data management, institutional research, accreditation, compliance, assessment, or related fields.
• Experience with IPEDS, accreditation reporting, institutional research, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working with student information systems and institutional databases.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear reports and recommendations.
• Ability to work…