Assistant Director Institute of Data and Analytics

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $101,900 - Midpoint : $142,700 (Salaried E15)

Department / Organization : 206205 - Business Analytics Institute

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Job Summary : The Assistant Director of the Institute of Data and Analytics implements business practices that promote sustainability and scalability of the Institute of Data and Analytics (IDA) operations. Oversees and supervises all non-investigator research staff. Drives strategic outreach and engagement with external stakeholders. Identifies and pursues external funding opportunities. Monitors sponsor priorities, cultivates funding pipelines, and provides infrastructure for large, complex, multi-investigator proposals.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelors degree and six (6) years of research experience; OR masters degree and four (4) years of research experience.

Skills and Knowledge : Proven ability to engage with external partners such as industry, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Strong business acumen with the ability to run a research institute like a high-performing enterprise. Knowledge of budgeting, financial oversight, and scalable organizational operations. Understanding of research administration processes, including grants and contracts. Strong communication and relationship-building skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to align business operations to institutional goals. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience managing budgets, personnel, and organizational resources. Experience in higher education, research centers, or nonprofit / industry partnerships. Direct experience with state and federal grant proposal development and submission, including multi-investigator projects. Familiarity with data analytics, statistical research, or applied technology initiatives. Knowledge of compliance and reporting requirements for sponsored projects. Strong regional and national network with government agencies, corporate partners, or nonprofit organizations relevant to analytics and applied research.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCs Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.