Chief Information Research/Data Officer

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Number
000831


Functional Title
Chief Information Research/Data Officer


Position Type
Staff


Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning


University Information


Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit


The Division of information Technology Services (ITS) at UNCG has broad responsibilities in determining the strategic direction for information technology deployment and use throughout the campus.

Position Summary


The mission of ITS is to leverage expert staff and partnerships to provide sustainable technology services that are reliable, easy-to-use, and effective; and advance university strategic initiatives and regional growth with technological acuity and readiness.

The Director for Institutional Research and Enterprise Data Management provides sound leadership for a comprehensive institutional research and enterprise data management program to support the university's mission, priorities, and associated initiatives.

Inspiring campus-wide confidence in the professional staff and work products of the IREDM Office, the Director is a dynamic and engaged leader who proactively plans and manages staff assignments, actively participates in individual and group meetings to present findings and/or understand campus needs and maintains full accountability for the quality and timeliness of all reports and projects.

The Director serves in a cooperative and engaging role with team members to deliver to university leadership analytics that are both predictive and prescriptive, reporting and visualizations that allow for data-informed decision making, and oversees a comprehensive data governance program.

The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer and interacts regularly with the Provost, members of the Executive Steering Committee as well as deans and department heads and serves as a liaison to the UNC System Office and other external organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mid-to late-career with Masters and 2-4 yrs experience or
  Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience or Equivalent combination of education/experience

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Social Science discipline, Educational Research, Business, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Institutional Research in higher education or a similarly complex setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of research and data administration professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Salary commensurate with experience


Org #-Department
Inst Research/Entr Data Mgmt - 10803


Job Open Date
06/02/2026


For Best Consideration Date
06/09/2026


Job Close Date
06/09/2026


Open Until Filled
No


FTE
1.000


Type of Appointment
Permanent


If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12


FLSA
Exempt