Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (On Site - University Center, MI)
Position Title: Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (On Site - University Center, MI)
Division/Department: Administrative Services
Employee Group: Administrative/Professional
Status: Full-time, Starting Salary $86,018 – $97,189: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary: The Director of Institutional Research oversees the data-informed culture of Delta College. By developing intentional and consistent approaches to collecting, analyzing and communicating data which enhances student success, completion and equity, as well as the staffing goals of the college, the Director supports the strategic vision of the college. Focusing heavily on developing a culture of data-informed decision-making, underpinned by data analytics and visualization, the Director will hone methods to communicate data and support opportunities for reaching the institutional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:
- Collaborate with College leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive institutional research agenda aligned with Delta College’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Promote data literacy across the college community through training workshops, seminars, and resources.
- Collect, compile and/or coordinate the timely collection of appropriate and accurate institutional data to fulfill state and federal reporting requirements.
- Lead efforts to disaggregate data by student demographics to identify and eliminate opportunity gaps.
- Serve as the primary data liaison with the State of Michigan.
- Identify, gather, analyze, and organize institutional data to provide accurate and timely information for evaluating institutional effectiveness.
- Provide assistance to faculty and staff in identifying appropriate data collection to enhance student success.
- Work collaboratively with the Survey Specialist to facilitate the survey process, analyze the data, and communicate results.
- Coordinate or conduct other institutional research to enhance the planning and decision-making processes of the College.
- Collaborate on initiatives such as the Data Cookbook and data governance.
- Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests across campus and effectively communicate results.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Institutional Research, Statistics, Data Science, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in institutional research, data analytics, or a related field, preferably in higher education
- Strong understanding of data literacy principles and best practices
- Experience with disaggregating data to identify and address opportunity gaps and promote equity
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Experiences Considered:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including statistical software and data visualization tools.
- Preferred experience with assessment.
- Community College/Higher Education experience.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
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