Director, Office of Assessment & Institutional Research

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In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically by the Final date to receive applications date of February 19, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at prowse.

The OAIR Director provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and communication of analytical work that supports both internal and external stakeholders. The Director oversees institutional research, assessment, accreditation support, data governance, and data visualization functions. This role requires strong technical competency, exceptional communication skills, a commitment to equity and student success, and the ability to guide the institution toward greater analytical maturity—including improved data quality, automation, business intelligence, and the responsible use of AI.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• At least six years of progressive experience in institutional research, analytics, policy analysis, assessment, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from large, complex datasets to inform evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience developing data visualizations or dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience communicating analytical findings to non‑technical audiences, including senior leadership, to support strategic planning and student success.
• Experience working in institutional research or higher education assessment setting, contributing to initiatives that shape the future of the institution through data‑driven insights and continuous improvement.

• Deep knowledge of issues facing public urban research universities.
• Experience with student success research, enrollment modeling, and academic program assessment.
• Advanced expertise with SQL, Python, R, SAS, or data‑manipulation tools.
• Proficiency designing and deploying dashboards in Power BI and/or similar BI platforms.
• Demonstrated success improving data governance, quality, or cross‑unit data alignment.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, semantic modeling, and automation of data workflows.
• Strong understanding of accreditation processes, assessment of student learning, and program review.
• Ability to lead collaborative processes and foster shared ownership in decentralized environments.
• Experience leveraging modern technologies—including automation, API pipelines, and responsible AI applications—to enhance efficiency, data quality, and institutional insight.
• Experience working within a R1 research university environment.
• Familiarity with QS and other international ranking methodologies and their implications for institutional strategy.
• Evidence of excellent organizational, communication, and change‑management skills.

The University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second‑largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high‑quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package, including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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• Institution: University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee
• Reports To: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
• Staff # Reporting to Position: 5
• Reports In Office: Office of the Provost

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