Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 215000 - 230000
Posted on:
12-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Department: Vice President Finance & Planning
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer (CDIEO) is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the governance management and utilization of data across the university. The CDIEO ensures that data is leveraged to support institutional effectiveness student success academic planning and operational efficiency. The CDIEO will lead efforts to ensure data integrity accessibility and security while fostering a data-driven culture across academic and administrative units. This role leads the University Data Analytics Unit and collaborates with senior leadership faculty and staff to align data initiatives with the universitys strategic goals including student success research advancement and operational optimization. The CDIEO will also monitor operational data and alert the CFO and university leadership about emerging trends and patterns that impact the effectiveness of institutional priorities.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights: $215000 - $230000 1. Bachelors degree 1. Masters degree in data science information systems higher education administration or a related field The position works in an ever-changing environment that requires adaptability and prompt decision making. Occasional weekend and evening work may be expected. Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: TBD Resume/C.V. Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply Cindy Lotz This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
- Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Rate / Pay RateRequired Qualifications
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management analytics information governance or institutional research preferably in higher education or the public sector.
3. Demonstrated experience in building and implementing enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks.
4. Exceptional communication project management and change leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications
2. Experience with data analytics data warehousing and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI)
3. Demonstrated experience with leveraging data to inform institutional strategy planning and effectiveness
4. Familiarity with higher education data systems (e.g. PeopleSoft Canvas) and experience with accreditation processesWork Hours
Functional Expectations
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods of time.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.Proposed Starting Date
Required Applicant Documents
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically the names addresses telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
Department
Vice President Finance & PlanningThe Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer (CDIEO) is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the governance management and utilization of data across the university.
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Department
Vice President Finance & PlanningThe Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer (CDIEO) is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the governance management and utilization of data across the university.
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