Executive Director
Company: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary This position serves as the Chief Data Officer
for the University and manages data as an integral university
asset. This position is responsible for providing expertise,
vision, and leadership for the development and implementation of
university data, institutional research, and data governance
initiatives. This position provides decision support studies to aid
university administrators and other stakeholders in using data to
inform decision-making in a timely and proactive manner to support
student success, strategic planning, and effective use of
resources. The position serves as a key member of the University’s
administration, leading the institution’s data collection and
analysis, as well as identifying trends to inspire innovation and
help inform strategic decisions across the University. This
leadership position is responsible for coordinating Decision
Support and Institutional Research ( DSIR ) functions. This
position reports to the Vice Provost/Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs. Essential Functions - Ability to lead and design
institutional data initiatives and processes with employees from a
variety of university offices and divisions. - Ability to lead
university committees and teams to accomplish objectives. - Ability
to efficiently use a variety of computer software and possess
sufficient knowledge of mainframe computers to use centralized
services effectively. - Ability to interact in an effective and
appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University
community and the public. - Ability to supervise personnel and
complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate
manner. - Ability to prepare and analyze reports. Ability to
analyze and synthesize results to most effectively “tell a story”.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and
effectively solve problems. - Possess a broad knowledge of higher
education issues. - Maintain a commitment to accuracy, clarity,
promptness, reliability and creativity. - Adhere to the Code of
Ethics and Professional Practice of the Association for
Institutional Research. - Ability to communicate effectively. -
Ability to develop and interpret policy.
Keywords: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville , Executive Director, Administration, Clerical , Clarksville, Tennessee
