Job Summary The Executive Director of Institutional Research provides strategic leadership and oversight for the College's institutional research, analytics, assessment, and institutional effectiveness functions of the Assessment and Institution Research (AIR) Office. The Executive Director advances a culture of evidence and inquiry by ensuring institutional data and research are accurate, meaningful, accessible, and appropriately used to support the College's mission, strategic goals, equity commitments, and student success. Serving as a strategic partner to College leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campus stakeholders, the Executive Director provides research and analytical expertise to inform planning, decision-making, resource allocation, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Combining executive leadership with hands-on technical expertise, the Executive Director leads complex research, data analysis, reporting, and visualization; translates institutional information into actionable insights; and builds campus capacity to use data effectively. The position also leads accreditation and supports accountability, state and federal reporting, grants, and other institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in institutional research, data analytics, statistics, social science, education, business, information systems, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analytics, assessment, research, planning, or a related field, including experience analyzing and interpreting complex data to inform organizational decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience writing SQL using administrative or database tools, such as SQL Developer, SQL Server Management Studio, Cognos Native SQL, or comparable technologies.
- Demonstrated experience using research, statistical, data analysis, database, data visualization, or business intelligence technologies to conduct analysis, produce reports or visualizations, and communicate findings (e.g., Tableau, R, SPSS, statistical applications of Microsoft Access and Excel).
OR
- Equivalent combination education and experience sufficient for the person to perform the duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in institutional research, data analytics, statistics, social science, education, business, information systems, or a related field.
- Experience serving as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) or in a comparable accreditation leadership role. College-provided training may be available for candidates who do not have prior ALO experience.
- Experience in higher education, particularly with accreditation, state or federal reporting, institutional accountability, assessment, or institutional effectiveness.
- Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information, including application of data privacy, security, governance, and ethical standards.
- Experience providing leadership or oversight of institutional research, assessment, analytics, planning, or related functions, including leading projects, cross-functional initiatives, teams, or staff and providing direction, consultation, or supervision.
- Advanced experience applying data analytics, visualization, business intelligence, relational databases, statistical methods, or related technologies to address complex institutional questions and support strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, enrollment management, student success, or other institutional priorities.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Application Due Date:
- For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Monday, November 30th, 2026 at 5:00pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
- Cover letter detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
- Current resume.
- Values statement that responds to the following prompt:
Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals and in the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.
- Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
- List of 5 professional references with contact information.