Manager of Faculty Data

The Office of Institutional Research & Analysis (IR) is the central source for information about the University of Denver. We serve the University’s vision, values, mission, and goals by analyzing and reporting institutional data to inform University and unit-level planning and development.

The Office of Institutional Research & Analysis performs systematic, objective research and analysis to inform strategic planning, decision making, and policy development at the University. We employ a holistic understanding of the complex interaction between academic and business systems and processes to deliver timely, accurate information and insight to members of the DU community and promote the strategic use of data resources across campus.
Our mission is to advance access, equity, and success in higher education by working in partnership with stakeholders and University leadership to ensure an institutional culture of assessment, data strategy, and data-informed decision making.

Position Summary

The Manager of Faculty Data is a full time, twelve-month position that works as part of the Institutional Research & Analysis team to provide structure and support to the research and reporting efforts of the office, and is responsible for managing the administration of the faculty personnel life cycle from hiring to retiring, including promotions, renewals, sabbaticals, and tenure relinquishments. The position works with staff within the Institutional Research office, stakeholders across campus, and the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and reports to the Assistant Director of Faculty Data Support in Institutional Research and Analysis. The manager of faculty data serves a vital role with responsibility for effective operation of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor’s Office.

Essential Functions

• Oversee accuracy of all faculty HR workflows and lifecycle changes, including all faculty postings and hires, sabbaticals, contract renewals, tenure and promotion, tenure relinquishments, summer research appointments, department chair/director/associate dean appointments, and the volunteer faculty audit.
• Oversee and administer annual faculty sabbatical request process in conjunction with the Sabbatical Review Subcommittee of the Faculty Senate and senior vice provost for research and graduate education. Manage process in Watermark, prepare recommendations for the for January FEAC meeting, download all applications, check for eligibility, write summaries for board report, prepare spreadsheet for mail merge, compose and deliver decision letters from provost, track and implement with Human Resources, and update throughout the year with changes to timing. Monitor and communicate about meritorious sabbatical enhancements with units, faculty, and business officers.
• Oversee and manage all administrative processes related to Tenure and Promotion - including managing the processes in Watermark, coordination with units on applications for review by the provost and vice provosts (as appropriate), management of all applications, preparation of summaries for June FEAC meeting of the Board of Trustees, preparation of spreadsheet for mail merge, compose and send decision letters from provost, prepare report for human resources and planning and budget so pay raises take effect properly, and monitor accuracy of unit execution of decisions completed.
• Coordinate the administration of course evaluations in Watermarks Course Evaluation and Surveys for all units across all quarters/semesters.
• Oversee and work on collection and reporting of faculty teaching, research and service activities in Faculty Success.
• Work with Assistant Director of Faculty Data Support and IT department to establish and maintain reporting procedures for course evaluation data;
• Respond to internal data requests for institutional, student, faculty, and course evaluation data, and present data to the University community
• Support departmental initiatives and data collection projects such as the Faculty Data Cleaning project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent and proven written, verbal, and editorial skills
• Ability to work well with faculty and staff, providing strong customer service and support.
• Absolute tact, discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and the utmost professionalism.
• Organized, accurate, and on time with all work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Outlook.
• Proven skills to think creatively and strategically
• Experience in survey design and implementation.
• Experience manipulating large data sets.
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, and ability to multitask routinely.
• Ability to complete projects independently and work cooperatively as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social sciences, statistics, or related field
• Experience with survey management
• 3 or more years of office support experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree – Masters Degree in social sciences, statistics, or related field or commensurate combination of education and experience
• Experience with Watermark products Faculty Success and Course Evaluations and Surveys preferred

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions often occur.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Enthusiastic team participation is a must.
• Fast paced, multitasking friendly environment

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For priority consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 18, 2025. The application will fully close on April 25th, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

alary Range:
The salary range for this position is $57,000-$65,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.