Director of Data Analytics and Governance

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

Director of Data Analytics and Governance

Position Title Director of Data Analytics and Governance

Posting Number

Posting Number S00558

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Work Schedule

In person with option for remote work days.

Salary $80,084.00 - Pay Grade: 13

Campus/Center

Campus/Center District Wide

Location

Location District Wide

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

To lead the College’s institutional research, data strategy, and compliance efforts by transforming complex data into actionable insights. This role serves as a strategic partner to College leadership, driving evidence-based decision-making to improve student success and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the collection, analysis, and interpretation of key performance indicators ( KPI ) to evaluate the effectiveness of College programs, student services, and administrative functions. Lead a systematic process for the review and analysis of departmental and committee KPIs.
• Manage the College’s Edify data warehouse and associated data lake/reporting infrastructure, ensuring streamlined reporting generated from the warehouse.
• Chair the Data Management Committee to establish and enforce college-wide policies, standards, and procedures for the accurate, consistent, and secure management of institutional data to support data-informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and student success across all departments.
• Design user-friendly dashboards that increase “self-service” data literacy for faculty and staff.
• Serve as the chief liaison to faculty and staff to understand data needs, guide the creation of data reports, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of data analysis.
• Supervise department staff to provide timely and accurate reporting and data support services.
• Provide oversight of the College’s IPEDS reporting, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely submission to maintain federal Title IV funding eligibility.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the State Department of Education Management Information System ( MIS ) and ensure data submissions align with state funding formula requirements

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Social Sciences, or Higher Education Administration) required; Master’s degree is strongly preferred. Minimum of five years of progressive experience in institutional research or equivalent data analytics experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Provide disaggregated data analysis by various student demographics to identify achievement gaps and support the College’s initiatives for student success and retention. Ensure student outcome data is updated on the college website, at least annually.
• Develop and maintain predictive models for student enrollment, retention, and graduation to assist in multi-year fiscal and facilities planning.
• Conduct environmental scanning and Labor Market Information ( LMI ) analysis to support the development of new academic programs and the evaluation of Career and Technical Education ( CTE ) offerings.
• Provide administrative oversight for the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) to ensure all research involving human subjects is conducted ethically and in compliance with FERPA and federal regulations.
• Provide administrative oversight for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) committee to ensure compliance with USDA regulations.
• Provide high-level analysis and data storytelling to facilitate the strategic and operational planning processes, helping the Cabinet visualize trends and project outcomes.
• Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of campus climate, student satisfaction, and community surveys to capture the “voice of the stakeholder.”
• Assist in the management of program, state, and institutional accreditation processes by providing critical data support, narrative evidence, and program evaluation data.

Open Date

Open Date 07/08/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes