Associate Director for Institutional Research

Position Summary

Manage and oversee SQL Server database systems, including database administration, ETL pipelines from Oracle (Banner), and Snowflake integration, to ensure validated, secure, and accessible datasets.

Conduct statistical analysis and institutional research studies on enrollment, retention, graduation, and post-graduation outcomes to inform institutional planning and effectiveness.

Direct the preparation and submission of external surveys and benchmarking reports (e.g., IPEDS, US News, ASEE, HERD, state systems), ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Produce economic impact reports for research projects and for the university, including analysis of direct, indirect, and induced economic contributions.

Maintain official Factbook dashboards, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility for institutional stakeholders.

Design and implement AI innovations in Institutional Effectiveness, including the development of an institutional chatbot to improve knowledge management and access to reports and documentation.

Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting process, improving efficiency and accuracy across IR functions.

Apply principles of system theory and practice to evaluate institutional processes and recommend strategies for improving institutional effectiveness.

Create and maintain dynamics dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership and campus stakeholders.

Support assessment and accreditation activities by aligning reporting and data analyses with institutional standards.

Contribute to the professional advancement of Institutional Research by engaging with national organizations (e.g., AIR, NJAIR) through committee service, publications, and presentations.

Prepare and validate data for federal and state reporting systems, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Science Foundation (NSF) surveys including HERD, U.S. Department of Education reporting, NJ SURE submissions, and NCAA reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory definitions and reporting standards.

Support data analysis or documentation for institutional or programmatic accreditation processes, work with standards aligned with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), ABET, AACSB, or the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Design, implement, or support enterprise data systems integration, including relational databases, ETL processes, and cross-platform data architecture.

Develop and maintain data visualizations, dynamic dashboards, or decision-support tools for organizational leadership.

Design and implement automated data pipelines, workflow, and build institutional-wide AI tool to enhance organizational knowledge management, information access, and operational efficiency.

Work with the National Center for Education Statistics and federally compliant secure research environments, including identity management systems, role-based access controls, and encrypted workspaces to access and analyze restricted-use or confidential data in accordance with federal privacy and security standards.

Perform the foregoing using higher education enterprise systems including Oracle Banner or comparable ERP systems preferred and cloud-based or enterprise data platforms including Snowflake and AWS.

Education And Experience Requirement

Requires a Master’s degree in Financial Economics and 2 years of experience in job offered or 2 years of experience in the Related Occupation.

IMPLAN Certified Economist certification required.

Related Occupation Institutional Research Data Analyst or any other job title performing the following job duties:

• Conduct statistical analysis and institutional research studies on enrollment, retention, graduation, and post-graduation outcomes to inform institutional planning and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting process, improving efficiency and accuracy across IR functions.
• Apply principles of system theory and practice to evaluate institutional processes and recommend strategies for improving institutional effectiveness.
• Create and maintain dynamics dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership and campus stakeholders.
• Support assessment and accreditation activities by aligning reporting and data analyses with institutional standards.
• Contribute to the professional advancement of Institutional Research by engaging with national organizations (e.g., AIR, NJAIR) through committee service, publications, and presentations.
• Prepare or support data submissions for college ranking and benchmarking organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Peterson's, and the Common Data Set.
• Develop and maintain data visualizations, dynamic dashboards, or decision-support tools for organizational leadership.
• Perform the foregoing using higher education enterprise systems including Oracle Banner or comparable ERP systems preferred and cloud-based or enterprise data platforms including Snowflake and AWS.

Salary Range

$90,272.00 to $144,786.96.00/year

Additional Information

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Flsa Exempt

Time Type Full time

Pay Rate Salary

Additional Information

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