Director of Data Analytics and Governance

Northeast Iowa Community College; Wide Ruins (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a data-focused Institutional Research Analyst to lead KPI analysis across programs, student services, and administration. The role manages the Edify data warehouse and supports data-driven decision-making on campus.

In person with remote days, the position requires at least five years in institutional research and a quantitative degree, with a master’s preferred. You will design dashboards, produce reports, and ensure accuracy of IPEDS submissions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of KPIs to evaluate programs, student services, and administrative functions.
• Lead systematic KPI reviews for departments and committees.
• Manage Edify data warehouse and data lake/reporting infrastructure for streamlined reporting.
• Chair the Data Management Committee to enforce college-wide data policies and procedures.
• Design dashboards to increase self-service data literacy for faculty and staff.
• Serve as liaison to understand data needs and ensure accuracy of analyses.
• Oversee IPEDS reporting for 100% accuracy and timely submission.
• Coordinate MIS submissions with state funding formula requirements.
• Provide data support for accreditation processes.

Skills

Data analysis

KPI analysis

Data visualization

Data storytelling

Stakeholder liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Edify data warehouse

Data lake/reporting infrastructure

MIS (Management Information System)

IPEDS reporting

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Work Schedule

In person with option for remote work days.