Assoc Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $113K - $185K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ January 14th, 2026

Canvas LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics. This role drives data-driven strategy and evidence-based decision-making to support the School of Graduate Studies – Biomedical and Health Sciences by analyzing data related to strategic planning, grant development, program effectiveness, and student success. The Associate Director manages data systems, supports federal training grants, monitors graduate student outcomes, and collaborates with university stakeholders to advance graduate education and professional development.

Highlights

Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting for federal training grant applications and renewals.
Track graduate student engagement and learning outcomes using Canvas LMS and other academic technologies.
Develop comprehensive frameworks to monitor student progression and program effectiveness.
Provide data analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and institutional priorities.
Create data-informed communication strategies to enhance alumni relations and engagement.
Benchmark graduate programs against peer institutions and identify emerging trends.
Collaborate across university units to integrate data systems and ensure consistent reporting.
Stay current with higher education analytics and learning technologies, applying innovations to improve outcomes.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in sciences, education, data analytics or related field plus at least seven years of relevant higher education research experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master's or PhD, experience with institutional research, data dashboard development, and familiarity with federal reporting requirements.
Strong skills required in data analysis, communication, team-building, and project management, with experience in academic LMS preferably Canvas.
Salary range from $112,673 to $185,005, with final offer based on qualifications and departmental funds.
Department is Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, within the School of Graduate Studies – Biomedical and Health Sciences.