Job Details

Mgr of UAIR Survey Resource Center

Position Number: 7290071
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Institutional Research and Planning

Mgr of UAIR Survey Resource Center

Job Summary

The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.

The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you're the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.
We are seeking an experienced manager who will play a pivotal role in driving strategic survey analytics across the university. This position will be responsible for executing, interpreting, and analyzing survey projects and datasets to support strategic planning, operational improvements, and institutional planning.

The Survey Manager oversees a team that serves as the university's primary point of contact for institutional survey coordination, overseeing the full lifecycle of surveys administered to students, faculty, and staff. This role leads the development, execution, and maintenance of data driven processes, applications, and reporting systems that support institutional research and strategic decision making. Acting as a subject matter expert in survey methodology, the Survey Manager offers consultative services to campus partners to design rigorous research instruments, ensure methodological integrity, and translate survey findings into actionable insights. The manager combines advanced technical skills in survey research methods, data analysis, reporting, and visualization with a deep understanding of the university context. The manager ensures the generation of executive level qualitative and quantitative analyses, communicating results clearly and accurately, and enabling survey data to be leveraged by the university.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a strong background in social science, data analysis, data visualization, and collaboration with decision-makers and stakeholders.

Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa-living in and working from the United States is a requirement.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

End to End Survey Project Leadership - Lead all phases of internal survey projects, including scoping, design, sampling, deployment, analysis, and dissemination of results.
Stakeholder Consultation - Partner with campus stakeholders to clarify research objectives, identify information needs, and determine the most effective strategies for collecting valid and reliable data.
Survey Design & Development - Design, develop, and implement surveys aligned with institutional strategic goals, mission, and operational decision making needs.
Sampling Strategy Development - Create sampling plans that ensure representativeness and methodological rigor across diverse university populations.
Qualitative Research - Conduct focus groups, interviews, or other qualitative methods to gather deeper insights when appropriate.
Survey Administration Methodology - Select appropriate administration modes (online, mixed mode, in person, etc.) based on audience, data type, and research goals.
Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis - Analyze survey data using statistical and qualitative techniques; identify trends, correlations, and significant findings that inform institutional priorities.
Reporting & Visualization - Produce clear, concise, and visually compelling reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored to executive, administrative, and campus audiences.
Communication of Findings - Present results verbally and in writing, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision makers.
Institutional Survey Calendar Management - Maintain and oversee the university's master survey calendar to prevent survey fatigue, ensure coordination across units, and uphold institutional standards for survey administration.
Institutional Expertise & Consultation - Serve as a university wide resource on survey best practices, tools, processes, and research standards.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Senior Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Graduate level training in survey research - Graduate coursework or a graduate degree in a field involving survey research, such as political science, psychology, sociology, public policy, education, or a related discipline; a Bachelor's degree with substantial methodological coursework is also appropriate.
Advanced survey methodology knowledge - Familiarity with complex survey design, sampling strategies, instrument development, and mixed methods research approaches.
Higher education research experience - Experience working with institutional surveys, assessment initiatives, or institutional research functions within a university setting.
Data visualization and reporting tools - Experience with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, or similar platforms for producing dashboards, visualizations, and analytical reports.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45548B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8am-5pm Mountain Time, Monday through Friday
Department: 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Close Date: 7/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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