Executive Director Institutional Effectiveness
FT - Full-Time
$85719 - $107149
Drive Data Excellence as Operational Reporting Manager at CWI!
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights and fostering a culture of data literacy The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Operational Reporting Manager to lead strategic reporting initiatives mentor analysts and empower decision-making across the institution.
Why Join CWI
At CWI we believe data drives innovation and student success. As Operational Reporting Manager youll play a critical role in aligning reporting strategies with institutional priorities supporting Human Resources analytics and advancing data-informed practices in a collaborative environment.
Benefits:
CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education including:
Premium healthcare plans
11% employer retirement contributions
Tuition discounts
Generous personal leave
Professional development opportunities
Strategic Leadership & Data Literacy:
Align operational reporting initiatives with CWIs mission and strategic priorities
Develop and deliver data literacy training for stakeholders
Disseminate accurate timely and actionable data using tools like Microsoft SQL Server and Power BI
Partner with leaders to promote data-informed decision-making
Team Leadership & Technical Expertise:
Supervise and mentor Operational Reporting Analysts
Provide guidance on reporting tools methodologies and best practices
Expand institutional analytic capacity through technical leadership
Operational Reporting & Execution:
Prioritize and manage reporting requests and deliverables
Design and optimize complex queries data models and automated pipelines
Develop enterprise datasets dashboards and narratives for stakeholders
Serve as a business translator between functional areas and technical teams
Governance & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to data governance policies and FERPA compliance
Promote ethical data use and interpretation across the institution
What Were Looking For:
Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred in a quantitative field (business math economics statistics etc.)
3 years of experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI SQL Server Tableau etc.)
Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail
Experience in research design data evaluation and database management; higher education experience preferred
Familiarity with student information systems (Ellucian Colleague preferred)
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Team-oriented results-driven and adaptable
Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring managers discretion. All candidates must reside within or be willing to relocate to a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager