"Director, Institutional Research"

About this role

Responsible for curating and leading a culture of data literacy and decision making across the organization. Provides leadership for research, reporting, and business intelligence to support institutional goals. Serves as the primary custodian of institutional data and ensures timely and accurate submission of state and federal reports. Directs the development, analysis, and dissemination of data, which includes, but is not limited to, academic programs, accreditation, enrollment, engagement, economic impact, and demographics.

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We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree
• Six years of related experience in research activities in education or a related field, with at least two years in supervisory or leadership roles

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Python).
• Data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• State and federal reporting and compliance in higher education (e.g., IPEDS and state reporting)
• Survey methodology, questionnaire design, and program evaluation
• Institutional data systems (student information, enrollment, HR, finance)

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree
• Experience in a community college or multi-campus environment
• Demonstrated experience with advanced analytics, such as machine learning methods or AI-assisted modeling
• Experience with data architecture and pipelines (e.g., data warehouses, ETL)

The minimum base pay range for this position starts at $83,826.00 - $104,783.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Application Deadline
This position is open until filled with an initial review date of December 1, 2025.