Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Data Strategy

Ferra Executive Search; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho seeks an Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness to lead Institutional Research and Assessment and Accreditation. The role reports through the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Provost, focusing on strengthening collaboration between IR and AA and leveraging evidence-based practices for education, operations, and resource allocation.

Ideal candidates bring strategic leadership, experience in dashboard development, data governance, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience creating data literacy and data-informed decision-making
• Leadership in advancing institutional goals with data analyses and solutions
• Experience designing efficient processes for routine reporting
• Proven track record developing intuitive, accessible dashboards and data tools
• Experience designing quantitative studies and knowledge of qualitative/mixed methods
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and maintain data integrity across units

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and high-level direction for institutional effectiveness
• Supervise Institutional Research and Assessment and Accreditation offices
• Develop and share data dashboards and resources across campus and beyond
• Collaborate with the Provost, VPAI, and colleagues to align metrics with strategic goals
• Oversee reporting to federal, state, and accreditation bodies and improve data quality

Skills

Data literacy

Data democratization

Data-informed decision-making

Strategic leadership

Process design

Dashboard development

Quantitative studies

Qualitative/mixed methods

Stakeholder communication

Data governance awareness

Education

Ph.D. in statistics or related discipline

Job description

The University of Idaho seeks an Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness to lead Institutional Research and Assessment and Accreditation. The role reports through the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Provost, focusing on strengthening collaboration between IR and AA and leveraging evidence-based practices for education, operations, and resource allocation.

Ideal candidates bring strategic leadership, experience in dashboard development, data governance, and the ability to