Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Data Strategy

Marion Technical College; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Technical College is seeking a Director of Institutional Effectiveness to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting across the campus. You will support planning, assessment, and data-driven decision making, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of institutional research experience in higher education, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related higher education field (statistics, social sciences, institutional research, data analytics).
• 3 years of experience in institutional research or data analytics in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of IPEDS/HEI reporting requirements and data governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research initiatives, data collection, analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR, Academics, Business Office, Registrar, IT, Student Success to provide statistical analysis.
• Serve as primary contact for institutional effectiveness and liaise with planning, accreditation, evaluation and reporting authorities.
• Ensure timely completion of state, federal and college accountability reports; act as IPEDS keyholder.
• Develop data processes; ensure accuracy by coordinating with campus offices and SIS.
• Coordinate data literacy training with IT; lead related sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical knowledge

Communication skills

Data governance

Education

Master’s degree in higher education (stats/IR/data analytics)

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

National Student Clearinghouse Data/PDP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marion Technical College is seeking a Director of Institutional Effectiveness to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting across the campus. You will support planning, assessment, and data-driven decision making, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of institutional research experience in higher education, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.