Data / Reporting Analytics Management

Announcement

Details

Open Date
04/08/2026

Requisition Number
PRN44709B

Job Title
Data / Reporting Analytics Management

Working Title
Director of Administrative Reporting

Career Progression Track
M00

Track Level

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$135,000 - $160,000

Close Date
07/08/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.

The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you're the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.

UAIR is seeking a director to lead our Administrative Reporting team. In this role, you'll direct a team that provides information and sound research about the institution's finances, academic research, faculty, and staff with the goal of enhancing decision-making, problem-solving, strategic planning, policy review, and institutional assessment. You'll execute a forward-thinking, collaborative approach to delivering actionable insights that shape the University's strategic direction. You'll empower stakeholders at all levels with timely, reliable, and incisive information to inform consequential decisions impacting finance, research benchmarks, and institutional effectiveness.

Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa-living in and working from the United States is a requirement.

About the University of Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, a tier-one research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Big 12 Athletic Conference.

The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more: ;/strong>

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

1. Data Insights Analytics

• Provide thought leadership and contributions to the development and management of performance indicators in key university data domains (finance, academic research, employee)
• Direct the production of dashboards and reports that demonstrate best practices in data visualization and clearly depict insights. Work to expand the arsenal of widely available data.
• Identify opportunities for institutional improvement by leveraging data to provide recommendations that support the university's goals
• Contribute to the development of data-informed institutional policies and initiative

2. Data Insights Collaboration

• Collaborate with data stewards to establish and maintain consistency in data reporting and analytics
• Partner with end-users around campus to understand reporting needs, serve as a point of contact, and maintain positive working relationships
• Promote the availability of data assets to stakeholders around campus, support their adoption through communication and training
• Proactively seek feedback from campus stakeholders on data assets, identify gaps in the availability of data assets, and work to continually meet the evolving data needs of campus
• Collaborate with UAIR leadership and campus leadership to align analytics initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities

3.Leadership and Operations

• Manage teams of analysts, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and promoting and supporting the professional development of each individual
• Manage staff operations including hiring and onboarding new team members, providing ongoing supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, conducting performance reviews
• Collaborate with UAIR Data Management Team. Develop comprehensive specifications for new or optimized data sources that empower robust reporting and analytics

4. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Support the continuous improvement of data reporting capabilities and the advancement of automated reporting on campus
• Leverage advanced analytical techniques and support data integration to streamline and automate critical workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in business processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (plus 12 years of experience), or a master's plus 10 years of directly related work experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years related work experience at a managerial level and directly supervising employees
• Proficiency in presenting data, articulating insights, and writing reports

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Senior Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Senior Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Associate Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience working in a higher education setting and a working knowledge of higher education regulations and policies
• Experience in advanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more or the following areas: finance, academic research data, faculty data, employee data
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and initiatives with evolving priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, often while handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy laws, and quality assurance
• Advanced skills in Tableau and SQL (or other programming languages such as Python, R, etc.)

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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