Associate Vice President for Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research (DAIR)

Title: Associate Vice President for Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research (DAIR)

Employee Classification: Assoc VP, Inst Rsch & DAIR

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Enrollment Management -Gen

Department: UNT-Vice President Enroll Mgmt-164200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research (DAIR) team is reimagining data at the University of North Texas with predictive analytics and actionable insights that will shape the future of higher education in Texas and beyond. DAIR delivers forward-looking insights that guide strategy across enrollment, academics, and student success and produces official and transactional reporting data. With deep expertise in higher education analytics, the team ensures the university remains data-informed, and future-focused.

Position Overview

The Associate Vice President for Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research is a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, driving the university’s data strategy and shaping decisions that will define its success for years to come. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment, the AVP leads a system-wide effort to transform data into actionable insights that directly inform strategic planning, enrollment growth, student success, and institutional effectiveness.

This entrepreneurial leader builds and oversees integrated analytics platforms, data governance frameworks, and reporting systems that foster transparency, accountability, and innovation. The AVP collaborates across the university system, engaging with executive leadership, academic units, and administrative teams to ensure data-driven decisions are aligned with institutional goals.

This position is relied upon by senior leadership as essential to shaping the university’s future. As the official liaison for external reporting, compliance, and benchmarking, the AVP also represents the university in national conversations on data ethics, analytics, and higher education innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in quantitative disciplines (e.g., Business Adm., Public Policy, Statistics, Educational Measurement, Higher Ed.) and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, and data visualization using modern analytics and data science tools.
• Proven ability to lead complex, enterprise-level analytics and data infrastructure initiatives, with strong project management and organizational change skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of enrollment management, student success strategies, academic operations, and financial modeling in a higher education context.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the capacity to translat