Director of Administrative Reporting

Job Summary

The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.

The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you're the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.

UAIR is seeking a director to lead our Administrative Reporting team. In this role, you'll direct a team that provides information and sound research about the institution's finances, academic research, faculty, and staff with the goal of enhancing decision-making, problem-solving, strategic planning, policy review, and institutional assessment. You'll execute a forward-thinking, collaborative approach to delivering actionable insights that shape the University's strategic direction. You'll empower stakeholders at all levels with timely, reliable, and incisive information to inform consequential decisions impacting finance, research benchmarks, and institutional effectiveness.

Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa—living in and working from the United States is a requirement.

About the University of Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, a tier-one research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Big 12 Athletic Conference.

The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more: https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

1. Data Insights Analytics

Provide thought leadership and contributions to the development and management of performance indicators in key university data domains (finance, academic research, employee)
Direct the production of dashboards and reports that demonstrate best practices in data visualization and clearly depict insights. Work to expand the arsenal of widely available data.
Identify opportunities for institutional improvement by leveraging data to provide recommendations that support the university's goals
Contribute to the development of data-informed institutional policies and initiative

2. Data Insights Collaboration

Collaborate with data stewards to establish and maintain consistency in data reporting and analytics
Partner with end-users around campus to understand reporting needs, serve as a point of contact, and maintain positive working relationships
Promote the availability of data assets to stakeholders around campus, support their adoption through communication and training
Proactively seek feedback from campus stakeholders on data assets, identify gaps in the availability of data assets, and work to continually meet the evolving data needs of campus
Collaborate with UAIR leadership and campus leadership to align analytics initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities

3.Leadership and Operations

Manage teams of analysts, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and promoting and supporting the professional development of each individual
Manage staff operations including hiring and onboarding new team members, providing ongoing supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, conducting performance reviews
Collaborate with UAIR Data Management Team. Develop comprehensive specifications for new or optimized data sources that empower robust reporting and analytics

4. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Support the continuous improvement of data reporting capabilities and the advancement of automated reporting on campus
Leverage advanced analytical techniques and support data integration to streamline and automate critical workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in business processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (plus 12 years of experience), or a master's plus 10 years of directly related work experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
2 years related work experience at a managerial level and directly supervising employees
Proficiency in presenting data, articulating insights, and writing reports

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Senior Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Senior Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Associate Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Experience working in a higher education setting and a working knowledge of higher education regulations and policies
Experience in advanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more or the following areas: finance, academic research data, faculty data, employee data
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and initiatives with evolving priorities
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, often while handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
Knowledge of data governance, privacy laws, and quality assurance
Advanced skills in Tableau and SQL (or other programming languages such as Python, R, etc.)

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44709B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Department: 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $135,000 - $160,000
Close Date: 7/8/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200004

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