The Office of Institutional Research (IR) is housed within Academic Operations and is involved in conducting, managing, and implementing institutional research and assessment related activities. It performs all necessary functions related to the collection, interpretation, and use of data for planning and decision making across the university system.

The Director of Institutional Research supervises all institutional research activities and directs and manages data collection, compilation, analysis, and research activities. Provides leadership and direction for the design, prioritization, and implementation of statistical analysis and research activities in support of assessments, program review s and continuous quality improvements. Develops and executes plans to support outcome assessments, program and department reviews, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness activities.

Ensure that meaningful, appropriate and accurate data and supporting documentation is available to meet the decision- making needs of departments and programs across the systemCollect, interpret, and analyze data, to make recommendations based on results for different activities and projectsRun appropriate statistical tests on data. Ensure reliability and validity of dataProduce appropriate reports regarding the achievement of program or department performance measures and outcomes to appropriate partiesSupport academic program and course review activities. Provide support with data, analyses and recommendations for program and course health reviewsDevelop, coordinate and publish annual data Research and recommend changes in institutional processes to improve data quality and accuracyCompile, analyze and disseminate quantitative and qualitative data on facets of the programs and departments. Support and document the integration of the results of these reviews into decision-making and planningCollect and maintain college/university/system-wide assessment results, which include analyzing and interpreting data for informed decision making and reporting performance resultsOversee the design and analysis of surveys and focus groups of various constituencies, communicate the results of analyses to appropriate audiences and support and document the integration of the results into decision-making, continuous improvements, and planningStay abreast of data needs related to accreditation; support accreditation efforts by providing data and analyses for use in self-studies and reportsEvaluate the information needs across the system, and oversee the data to support institutional research and provide necessary informationManage responses to ad-hoc requests for data, analyses, and reportsManage a team of direct reports to support the work of the departmentSpecial projects based on business needs

The Office of Institutional Research (IR) is housed within Academic Operations and is involved in conducting, managing, and implementing institutional research and assessment related activities. It performs all necessary functions related to the collection, interpretation, and use of data for planning and decision making across the university system.

The Director of Institutional Research supervises all institutional research activities and directs and manages data collection, compilation, analysis, and research activities. Provides leadership and direction for the design, prioritization, and implementation of statistical analysis and research activities in support of assessments, program review s and continuous quality improvements. Develops and executes plans to support outcome assessments, program and department reviews, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness activities.

Ensure that meaningful, appropriate and accurate data and supporting documentation is available to meet the decision- making needs of departments and programs across the systemCollect, interpret, and analyze data, to make recommendations based on results for different activities and projectsRun appropriate statistical tests on data. Ensure reliability and validity of dataProduce appropriate reports regarding the achievement of program or department performance measures and outcomes to appropriate partiesSupport academic program and course review activities. Provide support with data, analyses and recommendations for program and course health reviewsDevelop, coordinate and publish annual data Research and recommend changes in institutional processes to improve data quality and accuracyCompile, analyze and disseminate quantitative and qualitative data on facets of the programs and departments. Support and document the integration of the results of these reviews into decision-making and planningCollect and maintain college/university/system-wide assessment results, which include analyzing and interpreting data for informed decision making and reporting performance resultsOversee the design and analysis of surveys and focus groups of various constituencies, communicate the results of analyses to appropriate audiences and support and document the integration of the results into decision-making, continuous improvements, and planningStay abreast of data needs related to accreditation; support accreditation efforts by providing data and analyses for use in self-studies and reportsEvaluate the information needs across the system, and oversee the data to support institutional research and provide necessary informationManage responses to ad-hoc requests for data, analyses, and reportsManage a team of direct reports to support the work of the departmentSpecial projects based on business needs

Education and Experience: MinimumDoctorate in a social science, psychology, education, statistics, or research-related fieldFive or more years of experience in institutional research or leading similar functions in higher educationExperience with data collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization, and reportingKnowledge of qualitative and quantitative research designs and analysisUnderstanding of methods of data management and analysis in a higher education environmentExcellent project management skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work effectively with system, department and program leaders, faculty, administrative staff, and studentsAbility to work independently, attend to multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlinesExperience with data analytics software applications, such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel and/or others

What we offer

Salary is $86,700 to $105K annuallyPaid time offPaid sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefitsHealth savings and flexible spending accounts401(k) savings plan with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibilityCompany paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approvalEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Prenatal and adoption assistanceAdditional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility

Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.

Education and Experience: MinimumDoctorate in a social science, psychology, education, statistics, or research-related fieldFive or more years of experience in institutional research or leading similar functions in higher educationExperience with data collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization, and reportingKnowledge of qualitative and quantitative research designs and analysisUnderstanding of methods of data management and analysis in a higher education environmentExcellent project management skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work effectively with system, department and program leaders, faculty, administrative staff, and studentsAbility to work independently, attend to multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlinesExperience with data analytics software applications, such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel and/or others

What we offer

Salary is $86,700 to $105K annuallyPaid time offPaid sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefitsHealth savings and flexible spending accounts401(k) savings plan with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibilityCompany paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approvalEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Prenatal and adoption assistanceAdditional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility

Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.