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Director of Analytics and Institutional Reporting

Requisition Number:

68310

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

11-Nov-2025

Date Posted:

29-Oct-2025
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Job Summary

The Office of Information Technology encourages applications for a Director of Analytics and Institutional Reporting! This role plays a critical role in leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytics and institutional reporting programs within the Data & Analytics division of OIT. 

This position operates at the intersection of analytics, institutional research, and information technology, and will be responsible for developing and managing a program to ensure that all data products, analytic services, and reporting solutions are ultimately delivered through modern IT infrastructure, robust data management and service management practices, and enterprise-grade tools that support high-quality service delivery. Serving as a deputy to the AVCD&A for matters related to analysis, analytics programs, and institutional reporting, this position works closely with the AVCD&A, the Director of Data Engineering, the Senior Advisor to the AVCD&A, and the rest of the D&A leadership team to deliver accurate, timely, accessible, and reproducible data products; modernize analytics services through improved data infrastructure and service management; and cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence in analytics and reporting.

The Director provides leadership–including mentorship, operational and strategic oversight, and service improvement–in three key areas: (1) Analytics Programs, including surveys, data visualization, and the Faculty Course Questionnaire (FCQs; i.e. CU’s student evaluations of instruction, SETs), (2) Analysis, a team of data science and analytics professionals who deliver complex analysis projects, dashboards, and reports to support campus-wide data-informed decision-making, and (3) Institutional Reporting, including compliance reporting to federal, state, and CU System entities. The Director is also responsible for supervising the shared responsibilities of all three groups as they fulfill data and analytic requests from campus partners and disseminate data and reports through the website and other means.

This position directly supervises three assistant/associate directors–the Assistant Director of Analytics Programs, the Associate Director of Analysis, and the Assistant Director of Institutional Reporting–each of whom supervises teams of professional analysts and service managers, with a total of approximately 15 full-time staff across the three groups. The Director is responsible for the selection, training, and empowerment of those team leads, and for providing guidance and support for their supervision and leadership of their respective groups. This includes working with the Assistant and Associate Directors to set performance objectives and key results, evaluate team performance against established metrics, and develop and implement strategies for improvement. For direct reports, the Director also performs day-to-day supervisory responsibilities such as leave approvals, workload prioritization, and service management.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Vision:
  • OIT will be valued by campus as a strategic, inclusive and innovative partner in advancing learning and discovery in order to enable CU Boulder to be a best-in-class public university.
Mission:
  • OIT enables campus priorities by providing high-value IT services and solutions.
Values:
  • Trust, as a foundation for how we engage with one another and with campus partners, along with
  • Passionate curiosity in how to better support the campus and our partner’s while 
  • Fostering empowerment and authentic engagement among ourselves and
  • Celebrating inclusivity that promotes a sense of belonging while acknowledging that each person is unique and valued.
Strategy:
  • OIT will advance learning and discovery by delivering high-value reliable IT services and solutions that:
  • Provide a fluid and adaptable academic and student experience
  • Enable research competitiveness and
  • Deliver core infrastructure and enterprise IT services for business efficiency.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The Director provides strategic, programmatic, and operational leadership for institutional reporting, data analysis, and analytic service delivery, ensuring that the university’s analytic and reporting capabilities are built on modern IT infrastructure, leverage robust data management practices and infrastructure, use data security and governance standard processes, and optimally meet institutional and decision-support needs.

Responsibilities include:
Strategic and Programmatic Leadership for Analysis and Institutional Reporting
  • Work with the AVCD&A and the Assistant/Associate Directors to develop a cohesive, long-term strategy for analytics and institutional reporting programs, ensuring alignment with CU Boulder’s mission and evolving institutional, compliance, and decision-support needs.
  • Align analysis and reporting programs with campus-wide data governance, data security, and data infrastructure initiatives in partnership with the AVCD&A, the Director of Data Engineering, the Data Governance Program Manager, OIT, and other campus partners.
  • Lead efforts to assess, improve, and mature institutional data products and services—including analytics, reporting, dashboards, surveys, and student evaluations of teaching—by employing modern IT tools and implementing standard methodologies, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with the AVCD&A and D&A leadership team to establish and implement standards for service and program management, project approval and prioritization, and lead service improvement initiatives such as robust QA programs, badging/certification for validated reports, enhanced customer service for campus leadership, and effective portfolio management.
  • Support initiatives related to data literacy, data security and governance, data accessibility, and effective data use across the university.
Operational Oversight and Leadership for Analysis and Institutional Reporting
  • Supervise the design, execution, and enhancement of complex analysis projects, dashboards, and reports—ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, actionable, and delivered on schedule.
  • Establish and manage product delivery roadmaps with clear landmarks to support campus-wide decision-making and assessment.
  • Ensure timely and accurate institutional reporting in compliance with federal, state, and system-level mandates (e.g., IPEDS, SURDS, accreditation reporting).
  • Collaborate with university partners to assess analytic and reporting needs, prioritize projects, and align work with key initiatives and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership and Development
  • Directly supervising, mentoring, and developing three assistant/associate directors, and empowering all team members to excel in their roles with a focus on continuous improvement, technical skill development, IT standard processes, and professional growth.
  • Setting and holding staff accountable to objectives and key results; evaluating team performance against these metrics; developing and implementing strategies for improvement.
  • Cultivating an inclusive and accountable team culture that actively encourages varied perspectives, continuous learning, and open collaboration, while embedding practices of ongoing feedback, recognition, and improvement across all analytics and reporting functions.
  • Collaborating with the AVCD&A and D&A leadership team to ensure aligned resource management and effective multi-functional support.
Participation and Representation in Campus-wide Structures, Governance, and Committees
  • Leading or working on multi-functional projects that require subject-matter expertise in institutional data, surveys, analysis, and reporting.
  • Representing D&A by serving on committees, working groups, and decision-making bodies in coordination with the AVCD&A.
  • In coordination with the AVCD&A, acting as a liaison for high-visibility or sensitive data requests from senior leadership and external entities, ensuring visibility, accountability, and responsiveness.
Fiscal, Procurement, and Vendor Management
  • Supporting the evaluation and procurement of software tools, platforms, and external service providers based on cost-effectiveness, performance, and alignment with university needs, and supporting budgeting for analytics and institutional reporting programs.
  • Working with the AVCD&A and OIT Finance, Planning, and Procurement (FPP) on annual and mid-cycle budget planning, forecasting, and modifications.
  • Being responsible for procurement and contract renewals for survey tools, business intelligence data tools and licenses (e.g., Tableau), and other analytic software.
  • Collaborating with campus entities and vendors during negotiations to ensure cost-effective and mission-aligned service delivery.

What You Should Know

  • This role is in a hybrid position, working a mix of days on campus and remotely each week.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available. 

What We Can Offer

  • The salary range is $147,300 to $165,717 annually.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., data science, statistics, public policy, computer science, or a social science field). Equivalent experience can substitute. 
  • 5+ years of dynamically responsible experience in information technology (IT), data analytics, or institutional research, including 3+ years managing teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading efforts to advance data and analytic or IT modernization and service maturity in a complex organizational environment.

What You Will Need

  • Solid understanding of higher education. 
  • Ability to apply user-centered design principles to data products and services, including iterative feedback loops that develop continuous improvement in data tools and services, intuitive interfaces and access points, and responsive support for diverse campus audiences.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Collaboration skills, including the ability to gather input from a wide variety of diverse constituencies and to effectively discuss this input with partners, colleagues, and/or clients in order to formulate strategic direction.
  • Demonstrated experience and success leading, managing, mentoring, coaching, and/or growing high performing team.
  • Commitment to setting direction for a program that aligns with the business strategic plan.
  • Ability to develop processes and systems for tracking, measuring, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Strong customer-service orientation.
  • Ability to work independently and with great levels of responsibility.
  • Commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Thorough knowledge of planning and formulating ongoing budgets.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in analytics, data science, higher education, social sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience providing oversight and direction to teams with multiple layers of management, i.e. managerial direct report(s).
  • Demonstrated experience with at least two of the following areas:
    • Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), statistical software (e.g., R, Python), data management and querying (e.g., SQL, dbt), service management and project/portfolio management tools (e.g., Atlassian, ServiceNow), enterprise data product delivery, cloud data platforms, or similar IT-focused analytics and engineering tools.
  • Experience in a higher education or public-sector environment.
  • Familiarity with higher education data models and student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday), national datasets and reporting (e.g., IPEDS, AAUDE, Common Data Set), advanced statistical modeling, predictive analytics, or relational databases (e.g. SQL). 
  • Experience ensuring compliance with federal & state regulations (including reporting requirements) and working with digital accessibility standards and data governance, data privacy, and security frameworks.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials: 

1. A current resume. 
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. 

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by November 11, 2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu