Senior AVP, Data & Strategic Analytics

Associate Vice Provost, Data & Strategic Analytics page is loaded## Associate Vice Provost, Data & Strategic Analyticslocations: Lod Cook Alumni Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 18, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00115780## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Associate Vice Provost, Data & Strategic Analytics## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM Department of Academic Affairs (Troy Christopher Blanchard (00009947))## Work Location:Lod Cook Alumni Center## Pay Grade:## Job Description:The Associate Vice Provost for Data & Strategic Analytics (AVPODSA) provides senior academic leadership for the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics, integrating institutional research, data management, and strategic analytics to advance LSU's academic mission and strategic priorities. The AVPODSA works with the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost to set the vision, strategy, and governance framework for data and analytics; ensures the integrity, security, and strategic use of institutional data; and partners with academic and administrative leaders to embed data-informed decision making at every level of the institution. The AVPODSA is responsible for developing and maintaining LSU Flagship campus-level data resources - including metrics that track and inform the flagship academic enterprise - to support strategic decision making for the Senior Vice Chancellors of the LSU Flagship campus. These efforts include the deployment of agentic AI to infuse data-based decision-making and assessment into strategic planning across the university.**Job Responsibilities****Academic Data & Analytics Strategy (20%)** - Provide strategic leadership for LSU's use of data & analytics; define and refine a data & analytics strategy that supports enrollment management, academic program quality, student success, faculty planning, and research priorities; establish clear priorities, success metrics, and road maps for institutional research, data management, and analytics initiatives supporting colleges, schools, and academic support units; ensure alignment of this work with the University's strategic plan, academic master plan, and accreditation expectations.**Leadership of the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics (20%)** - Lead, supervise, and evaluate senior leaders and staff within the Office (e.g., Assistant Vice President of Strategic Analytics, Director of Institutional Research, Director of Data Management); organize the portfolio of work across institutional research, data management, and analytics to ensure clear ownership, efficient workflows, and coordinated delivery of services; foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, professional development, and accountability within the Office.**Data Governance, Compliance & Data Quality (15%)** - Lead LSU's engagement in university data governance; develop and oversee standards, and procedures governing academic and research data access, stewardship, quality, and lifecycle management; ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and external mandates (e.g., Louisiana Board of Regents, U.S. Department of Education/IPEDS, NCAA, accrediting bodies, national surveys); oversee data quality strategies to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and reliability across academic systems, reports, and dashboards.**Enterprise Data Architecture, Systems & Analytics Platforms (15%)** - In partnership with Information Technology Services, provide leadership for data architecture, data warehouses/data lakes, reporting environments, and analytics platforms (e.g., Workday, Snowflake, enterprise BI tools) that serve academic decision-making; guide the design and deployment of scalable data models, semantic layers, and integrations that enable consistent, efficient reporting and advanced analytics; champion investments in modern analytics capabilities (e.g., dashboards, predictive and prescriptive models, AI/ML applications) that support academic and operational decision-making.**Institutional Research, Reporting & Strategic Analytics (15%)** - Oversee institutional research studies, benchmarking, and analyses that evaluate academic performance and inform policy, program assessment, and strategic planning; ensure the timely production of institutional dashboards, fact books, academic program and student success reports, and strategic initiative scorecards for leadership and external stakeholders; direct the use of advanced analytical methods to investigate complex research questions, model scenarios, and generate actionable recommendations for the Provost, deans, and other senior academic leaders.**Campus Partnerships, Communication & Culture of Evidence (10%)** - Build strong, trust-based partnerships with deans, vice provosts, department chairs, and faculty leaders to align analytics support with academic and institutional goals; communicate analytical findings to executive and campus stakeholders in clear, insightful ways that inform academic policy, resource allocation, and program decisions; advocate for and model a culture of data-informed decision-making across LSU, including education, training, and engagement on the responsible use of data.**Administration, Resource Management & Other Duties (5%)** - Develop and manage the Office's budget, staffing plans, contracts, and technology investments, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with institutional academic priorities; represent Academic Affairs and the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics on university and system-level committees, task forces, and external partnerships related to data & analytics; perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost (or designee) to advance LSU's academic and strategic objectives.**Minimum Qualifications**Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, institutional research, and data management.**Specific Experience:** Demonstrated success in leading integrated portfolios that include institutional research, data management, and analytics.Experience designing and implementing data strategies, governance frameworks, and major analytics initiatives that support academic decision-making.Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional projects.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at View phone number on click.appcast.io.## Posting Date:May 22, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 18, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but #J-18808-Ljbffr