Director, Data Analytics & Governance — Insights & Strategy

Northeast Iowa Community College; Unterseen; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a Director of Data Analytics and Governance to lead institutional research, data strategy, and compliance, transforming complex data into actionable insights for evidence-based decision‑making. The role partners with College leadership to improve student success and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing KPI analysis, managing the Edify data warehouse, chairing the Data Management Committee, and developing dashboards to enhance data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in institutional research or equivalent data analytics experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, analysis, and interpretation of KPIs to evaluate programs and services.
• Oversee Edify data warehouse and reporting infrastructure for streamlined reporting.
• Chair Data Management Committee to enforce policies for accurate, secure data management.
• Design dashboards to increase self-service data literacy for faculty and staff.
• Serve as liaison to faculty and staff to understand data needs and ensure accurate reports.
• Supervise department staff to provide timely reporting and data support.
• Oversee IPEDS reporting for accuracy and timely submissions.

Skills

Data analytics

KPI analysis

Dashboards

Data governance

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Edify data warehouse

Data lake/reporting infra

Job description

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a Director of Data Analytics and Governance to lead institutional research, data strategy, and compliance, transforming complex data into actionable insights for evidence-based decision‑making. The role partners with College leadership to improve student success and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing KPI analysis, managing the Edify data warehouse, chairing the Data Management Committee, and developing dashboards to enhance data