Assistant Director

The Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment (IDA+A) office seeks an Assistant Director of Analytics. This role provides leadership and oversight for financial aid reporting, analytics, and data strategy, supporting institutional decision‑making, regulatory reporting, and operational effectiveness. It directs a team of analysts, develops, delivers, and continually improves financial aid data, reports, and analytical insights, and partners with Financial Aid and campus stakeholders to ensure accurate, well‑defined data that supports student access, affordability, and institutional priorities. The position aligns financial aid data practices with institutional standards for data quality, governance, and reporting while driving innovation and process improvement across the analytics lifecycle. Fully remote and hybrid work options are available. Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Direct and supervise a team of analysts responsible for financial aid reporting and analytics Establish priorities, assign work, and monitor progress to ensure timely and high‑quality deliverables Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support staff development and growth Ensure alignment of team activities with IDA+A and institutional priorities Financial Aid Reporting & Analytics Oversee the development and delivery of financial aid reports, dashboards, and datasets for operational, strategic, and regulatory use Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial aid data and reporting outputs Translate financial aid policies, business rules, and regulatory requirements into clear and sustainable analytical solutions Guide complex analysis related to financial aid awarding, packaging, student outcomes, and institutional strategy Strategic Partnership Serve as the primary analytics partner for Financial Aid and related functional areas Develop a deep understanding of financial aid processes, data, and reporting needs Collaborate with campus stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, and deliver actionable insights Support leadership decision‑making through clear, concise, and audience‑appropriate communication of findings Data Quality, Governance & Standards Establish and maintain standards for data quality, validation, documentation, and reporting practices within financial aid reporting Oversee identification and resolution of complex data quality issues across systems and domains Partner with data governance and technical teams to improve data processes and definitions Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements Continuous Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accessibility, and analytical approaches Drive adoption of best practices in documentation, validation, and data stewardship Support development of scalable, sustainable data solutions that reduce manual effort and improve consistency Encourage use of new tools and approaches that enhance analytical efficiency and impact What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree Six or more years of experience in analytics, reporting, or institutional research Experience supervising or leading staff in a professional setting Experience managing complex projects and priorities Strong ability to translate business needs into analytical and technical solutions Excellent communication skills, including presenting to leadership and non‑technical audiences Experience working with sensitive or regulated data Proficiency with BI tools What Is Helpful Experience with financial aid data, systems, or regulatory reporting Experience in higher education data or institutional research environments Master's degree in a related field Experience with Cognos, Tableau, SQL, and/or statistical tools (R, Python, SAS) Familiarity with data governance practices and enterprise data environments What We Want You To Know Fully remote and hybrid work options are available For full consideration, please attach a cover letter and resume Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check is required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Purdue University is an EO/EA University. #J-18808-Ljbffr