Major/Essential Functions
The Associate Managing Director of Institutional Research will oversee state and federal reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging data analytics to improve efficiency and inform decision-making. The successful candidate will have strong technical, communication, and leadership skills as well as a deep understanding of higher education and state/federal reporting regulations.
- Manage the end-to-end THECB reporting process. This includes collecting, analyzing, and validating student, HR, and facilities data. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and timely submission of reports to THECB. This role also involves collaborating with functional departments, ERP support, and THECB to meet reporting requirements and utilize data for decision-making.
- Oversee the federal (IPEDS/NSF) reporting function of the department. This includes improving processes, enhancing systems, and allocating resources to ensure accurate and timely data submission. The role involves identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, implementing data quality checks, and resource allocation.
- Leverage data analytics to improve reporting efficiency, identify trends, and support decision-making. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with state and federal reporting, implementing appropriate controls and safeguards. This includes coordination with data governance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including state and federal agencies.
- Generate recurring and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders, presenting data in clear and understandable format.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of professionals responsible for various aspects of state and federal reporting.
- Assist the Institutional Research department head as required. Responsible for all Institutional Research functions when the department head is unavailable.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in a relevant field and significant experience in higher education administration, particularly in institutional research and analytics. Additionally, experience in project management is highly valued. Leadership experience, including managing teams and overseeing complex projects, is also essential.
Department
Institutional Research
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field required plus six years administrative or management experience. Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Job Family
Organizational Administration
Job Sub Family
Institutional Research & Assessment
Annualized Pay Range
$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900