Director of Analytic Services for Institutional Planning and Research and Associate Provost

Director of Analytic Services for Institutional Planning and Research and Associate Provost

Job no: 538079
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance
Department: 02010100 - PV-ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title:
ASO Provost, DIR Analytic Svcs

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience

Job Description:

The University of Florida (UF), a leading public research university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Analytic Services for IPR and Associate Provost. This strategic leader plays a defining role in shaping UF's data strategy, institutional effectiveness, and evidence-based decision-making at one of the nation's top public universities.

As the University's data and analytics officer, the Director of Analytic Services for IPR and Associate Provost provides strategic vision for university-wide reporting and analytics capabilities, and represents UF in state, federal, and national data exchanges, helping define the standards and methodologies that shape our institution.

This visionary leader reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for a staff of 10.

You belong at a university that's leading the way!

Join our team and influence the strategic direction of a top-tier R1, AAU institution; lead UF's data and analytics ecosystem, shape models, metrics, reporting systems, and predictive capabilities used by senior leaders across campus; engage nationally with organizations including AAUDE, the Florida Board of Governors, NCES/IPEDS, CSRDE, and Academic Analytics, representing UF in conversations that guide the future of institutional research; and drive innovation in business intelligence, big data, and predictive analytics within a leading public research university.

About the University of Florida

The University of Florida, the state's flagship institution, is a top-ranked public research university located in Gainesville. With 16 colleges, a major academic health center, and championship-winning athletics, UF is a leader in education, research, and innovation. Its 2,000-acre campus integrates historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities and preserved natural spaces, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Ranked 7th among U.S. public universities in the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, UF continues to drive advancements across multiple fields.

With over 60,000 students, 32,000 employees, and a $10 billion annual budget, UF is among the largest and most well-funded universities in the nation. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UF boasts 6,600+ faculty, including National Academy members and award-winning scholars. In 2024, UF research expenditure surpassed $1.26 billion, demonstrating a strong commitment to discovery and technological advancement. The university leads in artificial intelligence education, incorporating AI into 200+ courses taught by 350 faculty, supported by HiPerGator, the most powerful university-owned supercomputer in the U.S.

UF's strength lies in its comprehensive academic offerings, robust state support, and forward-thinking vision. With continuous growth and transformation, UF is dedicated to its mission "to be a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership." For more information, visit

About the Opportunity

The Director of Analytic Services for Institutional Planning and Research and Associate Provost will:

• Oversee all functions of IPR, including institutional data governance, reporting, analytics, dashboards, projections, and survey administration.
• Serve as UF's University Data Administrator for the Florida Board of Governors; AAUDE Liaison; IPEDS Keyholder; and Academic Analytics liaison.
• Ensure the integrity, quality, accessibility, and strategic use of institutional data.
• Provide rapid, accurate responses and strategic analyses for senior administration.
• Lead the development of new reporting capabilities, dashboards, predictive models, and analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, SAS, SQL).
• Drive data stewardship and policy compliance across the university while ensuring alignment with FERPA, public records requirements, and external reporting standards.
• Oversee a $1.1M departmental budget and ensure secure handling of confidential student and personnel data.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for OIPR.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor a high-performing institutional research team.
• Ensure accuracy and methodological rigor in all reports, models, simulations, and analyses.
• Demonstrate expertise in specific types of analyses (ex. salary studies, enrollment projections, retention and graduation, quality of doctoral programs, doctoral time to degree, faculty effort, faculty turnover, faculty honors and awards, faculty publications and citations, peer benchmarking, analyze return on investment in research centers and institutes).
• Oversee development and maintenance of UF's self-service data infrastructure and analytics tools.
• Engage proactively with emerging institutional or policy issues and develop data-driven solutions.
• Manage relationships, reporting, and methodological alignment with:
  • Florida Board of Governors
  • AAUDE
  • NCES/IPEDS
  • Academic Analytics
  • CSRDE
• Support academic program review, assessment, general education, degree program changes, sabbaticals, and other academic processes through targeted data analyses.
• Establish and interpret data policies related to metadata, methodology, and data security.
• Shape the long-term direction of UF's institutional research capabilities.

Expected Salary:
The University of Florida offers a competitive salary which includes a full benefits package. Click here to view the university's Total Rewards Benefits plans. Candidate's qualifications will be evaluated and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Six years of related experience in institutional research or data administration.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in quantitative discipline, plus at least six years of directly related IR leadership experience; or a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline plus 10 years of IR management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a complex R1 research university, preferably an AAU institution.
• Extensive knowledge of university academic, administrative, and business processes.
• Expertise in statistics, research methods, predictive modeling, and modern IR tools (e.g., SAS, Tableau, SQL, business intelligence platforms).
• Experience presenting analysis at major conferences, as well as local campus presentations.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse academic and administrative units.
• Deep understanding of federal and state higher education reporting requirements and data governance standards.

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with UF's financial and vendor-processing rules.
• Position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations, including FERPA and Florida Public Information laws.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
We welcome nominations of and applications for individuals who would bring unique perspectives and experiences to support UF's mission of excellence in education, research, and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world.

Inquiries and nominations can be sent to the [email protected]. Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. with the following required documents:

• Cover Letter summarizing experience, qualifications, and interest in this role
• A complete resume
• List of references for at least three (3) professional contacts that include:
  • Full name
  • Current position
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Applications received after Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. will be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring authority. The position posting will remain open and applications will be accepted until a competitive pool of applicants is established.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 05 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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