Director, Institutional Research

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Director of Institutional Research under general direction develops manages and coordinates Institutional Research operations. Collaborates with faculty and staff to compile analyze and report a wide range of institutional data which includes institutional characteristics enrollments and student achievements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that information is collected and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal State System and University reporting requirements.

• Oversees the design development and maintenance of online databases as well as the composite information system storing archival information for retrieval to enhance reporting.

• Develops technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision-making.

• Manages daily activities of the department concerning recruiting and selection hiring and terminating training professional development mentoring counseling and performance evaluations.

• Analyzes University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.

• Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Masters degree in a field emphasizing data analysis research methods statistics or higher education from an accredited institution.

• Experience Ten years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Doctorate (Ph.D. Ed.D. or D.A.) in research statistics data science information systems educational research higher education administration or related fields emphasizing data analysis.

• 5 years related experience including a minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory role or leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Power BI Tableau or similar visualization tools.

• Demonstrated experience working with Banner or or SIS systems.

• Demonstrated experience developing a data warehouse (Oracle platform)

• Demonstrated experience completing reports to state-level coordinator board.

• Knowledge of IPEDS THECB reporting SACSCOC accreditation standards and data governance principles.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

• University processes and procedures.

• Applied statistical methods and packages as well as survey analyses.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Effective leadership and management skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL SPSS SAS R or Python for statistical analysis.

Licensing / Professional Certification None

Physical Requirements None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Availability for occasional travel.

• Position requires on campus face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.