Vice Provost of Institutional Research and Analysis

Loyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

Loyola University Chicago (LUC) is seeking a Vice Provost of Institutional Research and Analysis to lead the university's efforts in utilizing data to enhance decision-making and strategic planning. This position is pivotal in advancing the university's mission through robust data analysis and informed decision-making processes. The Vice Provost will report directly to the Provost and will be responsible for coordinating various aspects of institutional research, including survey research, university assessment, compliance reporting, and data governance. The role is designed to ensure that the university's operations and future strategic plans are aligned with sound analytical data, promoting continuous improvement across the institution. The Vice Provost will manage a team of experienced professionals in research and data administration, overseeing a complex array of projects with competing deadlines. This leadership role requires collaboration across the university to identify and prioritize research and assessment initiatives that support critical areas such as enrollment planning, faculty workload, instructional costs, and program evaluation. The Vice Provost will leverage data to provide insights and recommendations that enhance university operations, planning, and quality improvement, ultimately strengthening the learning outcomes for a diverse student body. In addition to leading institutional research efforts, the Vice Provost will play a key role in fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making at LUC. This includes engaging with senior leadership to enhance strategic initiatives and ensuring that the ethical use of data is a priority in all research activities. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in research design, statistical methodologies, and data governance, along with the ability to communicate complex data analyses clearly and effectively across various formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of research and data administration professionals.
• Coordinate institutional research and analysis, including survey research and university assessment.
• Oversee institutional compliance reporting and data governance initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement across the university through data-informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with university leadership to identify and prioritize research initiatives that support enrollment planning and academic productivity.
• Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations related to university operations and strategic planning.
• Ensure ethical use of data in all research activities and reporting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in research methods or a related field such as social sciences, measurement, or quantitative methods.
• Ten years of experience in higher education involving strategic planning, program review, outcomes assessment, and institutional research.
• Ability to develop and deploy staff effectively to advance institutional goals.
• Content expertise in research design and statistical methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Experience in data policy, governance, access, integration, and standards.
• Demonstrated success in presenting data and analyses clearly in various formats.
• Proven ability to work in partnership with university senior leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with reporting and visualization platforms.
• Experience with data governance initiatives and tools.
• Experience with data management, predictive analytics, and modeling.
• Understanding of complexities in large, multi-campus university systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Comprehensive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance.