Purdue University
Director of Data Analytics and Program Assessment
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West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Data Science
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February 5th, 2026
Power BI
SQL
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Director of Data Analytics and Program Assessment of Learning processes, ensure compliance with AACSB standards, and provide analytical support to academic leadership. The Director will develop assessment plans, conduct data-driven analyses, and collaborate across the school and university to enhance strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Highlights
- Manage administrative processes for accreditation, rankings, and Assurance of Learning (AOL).
- Stay current with AACSB accreditation standards and best practices.
- Provide analytical support and data-driven insights to the Dean, department heads, and senior staff.
- Develop resource models and conduct data analyses to support strategy and rankings performance.
- Engage in university-wide data leadership and advise on system or policy changes affecting the college.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
- Eight years of experience in reporting, assessment, data extraction, and analysis within complex organizations.
- Proficiency with enterprise reporting tools such as Cognos, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Experience with academic, student, and financial data in higher education is helpful.
Director of Data Analytics and Program Assessment Full Description
Job Summary
The Director is responsible for managing the administrative processes related to accreditation, rankings, and Assurance of Learning (AOL). This includes staying current with AACSB accreditation standards and best practices, overseeing data and documentation for rankings agencies, and developing effective assessment plans for all accredited programs.
The Director serves as the school’s primary resource for analytical support, providing data-driven insights to the Dean, the Dean’s Office leadership, department heads, and senior staff. This includes developing resource models and conducting analyses that inform strategy, guide decision making, support rankings performance, and enhance the operational effectiveness of the school’s academic and administrative units. Given the highly collaborative nature of these responsibilities, the role requires consistent on-site presence to support real-time coordination, secure data access, and timely academic operations.
The Director also contributes as a campus data leader by participating in university-wide standards committees and advising on the impact of major system or policy changes affecting the college.
About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:
- Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
- Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create a competitive advantage.
- Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems.
- Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels' students will learn through transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
- Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.
A cover letter is required to be fully considered
What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a closely related quantitative or computational field
- Eight years of professional experience in reporting, assessment, data extraction, and data analysis within a complex organization
- Demonstrated experience with enterprise reporting tools, including report writing, filtering, joining data sources, applying business rules, and validating data for accuracy and consistency
- Proven ability to analyze complex data sets, develop projections or forecasting models, and communicate analytical findings clearly to diverse audiences
Skills Needed:
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision, delivering high-quality results on time and maintaining accuracy under competing priorities
- Demonstrated capability to achieve objectives in ambiguous or complex situations, including projects involving cross-functional teams, interconnected issues, and evolving requirements
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for academic and administrative leaders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization – both within the business school and across central data and administrative offices
- Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to student employees and analytics colleagues, fostering professional growth and high-quality analytical output
- Commitment to confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive or restricted data, including student, faculty, and financial information
- Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard development using tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Strong understanding of relational databases and enterprise reporting tools, with experience using Cognos or SQL for querying, joining data sources, and validating results
What is helpful:
- Master Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a closely related quantitative or computational field
- Experience working with student, academic, and financial data in a university setting
- Experience collaborating across multiple units or departments and managing competing priorities
- Ability to use statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Minitab)
- Familiarity with academic analytics contexts, such as course-embedded assessment, financial modeling, faculty activity tracking, and external/regulatory reporting
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Career Stream
Professional 5
- Pay Band S080
- Job Code #20002213
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.
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