Job Description

Assistant Director Research & Reporting

Lead Data Integrity. Strengthen Strategy. Advance Student Success.

Indian River State College is seeking a detail-driven and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Research & Reporting to help steward the integrity of our institutional data and reporting.

Under the leadership of the Director of Research and Reports this role serves as a strategic operational leader ensuring the accuracy compliance and timely submission of all state and federal reporting while strengthening data governance and institutional effectiveness.

If you are passionate about data quality systems improvement and using information to drive smarter decisions this role offers meaningful impact across the College.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Floridas Treasure Coast serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence innovation and community engagement offering associate and bachelors degrees workforce training and continuing education programs.

At The River we believe every students and employees story matters. We value the different perspectives experiences and talents that come together on our campuses creating a learning environment and workplace thats supportive inclusive and inspiring. With flexible options online on campus and hybrid we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; its an opportunity to shape the future uplift students and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life insurance supplemental plans and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You: Generous paid vacation personal and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development: Professional development programs leadership training and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director of Research and Reports this position serves as a key institutional leader responsible for supporting data owners to ensure the accuracy integrity and timely submission of all state and federal reporting. The role provides strategic oversight of data governance manages complex reporting workflows strengthens cross departmental collaboration and drives greater reporting efficiency through process improvement and technology innovation. The Assistant Director functions as a subject matter expert in Florida state reporting leads quality assurance efforts supports institutional planning and accreditation activities and partners closely with departments across the college to advance data informed decision making. This position provides significant operational leadership and is a critical contributor to institutional compliance accountability and continuous improvement.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

State and Federal Reporting

• Lead the preparation validation and submission of all state and federal reports including personnel facilities FETPIP IPEDS and other mandated submissions.
• Oversee reporting timelines compliance requirements and workflow coordination to ensure submissions meet all state and federal standards.
• Recommend improvements to statewide reporting processes and documentation ensuring institutional alignment with evolving regulations.

Data Quality and Governance

• Provide operational leadership for reporting databases (student admissions personnel facilities excess hours) including oversight of data integrity validation protocols and SME coordination.
• Serve as secondary authority to the Director in the submission and reconciliation of all FLDOE submissions.
• Strengthen institutional data governance by enforcing quality standards and promoting consistent data definitions practices and documentation.

Reporting Infrastructure Tools Development

• Design build and maintain reporting calendars dashboards and tracking systems to monitor compliance and improve workflow transparency.
• Lead the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks that enhance accuracy and streamline validation processes across departments.
• Introduce new efficiencies in reporting through automation structured documentation and enhanced use of reporting tools.

Systems Technical Expertise and process innovation

• Utilize ERP systems and advanced analytical tools (SQL SAS Access Excel BI tools) to extract transform and analyze data for reporting purposes.
• Partner with IT systems analysts and data owners to troubleshoot data issues optimize data pipelines and refine data structures supporting state reporting.
• Identify and implement technical enhancements that reduce errors and increase efficiency.

Data Analysis and Institutional Reporting

• Prepare data for audits accreditation planning initiatives and annual institutional reporting.
• Respond to internal data requests and produce well-designed dashboards and reports for diverse audiences.
• Develop queries reports and analyses that support institutional performance metrics student success measures and compliance tracking

Communication Training and Compliance

• Translate complex reporting requirements into clear guidance for internal stakeholders including both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain expert knowledge of FERPA internal policies and data privacy requirements; ensure reporting practices meet all compliance standards.
• Provide training to departments on reporting expectations data workflows and data quality best practices.

Collaboration & Governance Integration

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with academic student services HR and administrative units to foster a culture of data accuracy and accountability.
• Support college-wide data governance activities and lead collaborative efforts to improve data integration and reporting consistency.

Other duties as assigned.

• Completing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications knowledge and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelors degree in mathematics computer science social science or related discipline and at least two (2) years of experience in higher education reporting required;
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Windows Word Excel Access PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Proven experience with data collection management and analysis using query tools like SQL or SAS and statistical software like SPSS;
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques; experience with Microsoft Power BI a plus;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting complex information and data in a comprehensive and actionable format to audiences of various backgrounds;
• Knowledge of FERPA and experience working with sensitive personally identifiable student and employee information;
• Strong organization and time-management skills with experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as an effective member of a team;
• Ability to work effectively with college staff and administrators on all levels;
• Familiarity with primary higher education operations such as student recruitment and admissions financial aid enrollment retention instructional design and delivery for course success completion and transfer;
• Experience working with Floridas state reporting requirements;
• Demonstrated self-motivation with the ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments and function independently with minimal supervision;
• Excellent critical thinking interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented;
• Strong commitment to the college mission.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit stand walk bend lift reach up stoop and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier fax calculator telephone and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline