Manager of Academic Data, Compliance, and Institutional Reporting

Manager of Academic Data, Compliance, and Institutional Reporting

Full-time, exempt, 40 hours/week

Hybrid-eligible

$67,000-$77,000

Reports to: Chief of Staff

VLGS Benefits and PTO include:

- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).

- 403b including 4% employer contribution.

- 3 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days.

- 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- VLGS course participation with tuition assistance.

- Flexible schedule potential.

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Academic Data, Compliance, and Institutional Reporting serves as the institution's primary coordinator for academic and accreditation-related data collection, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities. The position oversees the collection, validation, analysis, and submission of institutional data required for accreditation, rankings, regulatory reporting, and strategic decision-making. The manager collaborates extensively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, the Registrar, Admissions, Business Office, and other departments to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of institutional data.

This is a hybrid-eligible role for the right candidate.

Accreditation and Regulatory Reporting

• Coordinate data collection and reporting for:

o American Bar Association (ABA)

o New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

o Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

o U.S. News & World Report

o Other institutional reporting requirements

• Monitor reporting requirements, deadlines, and regulatory changes.

• Prepare supporting documentation for accreditation reviews and site visits.

• Maintain reporting calendars, submission records, and accreditation archives.

Institutional Data Management

• Develop and maintain academic data collection processes and procedures.

• Collaborate with IT and Registrar to maintain data integrity across systems.

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional data.

• Create and maintain data dictionaries, reporting standards, and documentation.

• Coordinate data validation activities across departments.

• Conduct regular audits of reported information.

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze institutional, academic, enrollment, faculty, and student outcome data.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership and governance groups.

• Identify trends, opportunities, and potential compliance risks.

• Provide analytical support for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.

Rankings and Benchmarking

• Manage annual reporting to external ranking organizations.

• Conduct benchmarking studies against peer institutions.

• Analyze ranking methodologies and identify factors affecting institutional performance.

• Assist leadership in interpreting ranking and survey results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison among Academic Affairs, Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions, Finance, Career Services, and other

departments regarding institutional data.

• Coordinate institution-wide data requests.

• Provide training and guidance regarding reporting requirements and data standards.

• Support accreditation self-studies and institutional reviews.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and reporting obligations.

• Recommend process improvements for data collection and reporting.

• Develop policies and procedures that strengthen institutional data governance.

• Maintain records supporting accreditation and compliance activities.