Director of Institutional Research

Association For Institutional Research; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University seeks a Director of Institutional Research to lead research, governance, and analytics within the Office of Institutional Research and Data Strategy. The role advances data-driven decision making for campus leadership and university reporting to state, federal, and University System of Georgia agencies.

The Director will oversee data strategy, governance standards, and ethical use of institutional data, directing surveys and analytics projects while reporting to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, data science, public policy, institutional research, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research in higher education.
• Experience with enterprise data systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft) and data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct institutional research, data governance, and analytics functions.
• Report institutional data to federal, state, USG, and other education agencies.
• Administer and analyze national and institutional surveys.
• Develop predictive analytics and data visualization capabilities.
• Provide decision-support to institutional leadership.
• Establish data governance standards and ensure data integrity and ethics.
• Support compliance reporting and evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Data governance

Analytics

Data visualization

Statistical methods

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in statistics or related field

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

BI platforms

Job description

Director of Institutional Research Office of Institutional Research and Data Strategy Division of Institutional Planning and Strategy JOB SUMMARY The Director of Institutional Research directs MGA's institutional research, data governance, and analytics functions. The Director supports the mission of MGA by reporting institutional data to federal, state, University System of Georgia, and other education agencies; administering and analyzing national and institutional surveys; developing predictive analytics and data visualization capabilities; and providing decision-support to institutional leadership. The Director establishes and enforces data governance standards, ensures the integrity and ethical use of institutional data, and plays an integral role in advancing MGA's compliance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making agenda. The Director reports to the Chief Planning Officer/Vice President for Institutional Strategy.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in statistics, data science, public policy, institutional research, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research within a higher education environment, including experience sufficient to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff.
• Experience with enterprise data systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft) and data visualization/business intelligence platforms.

Institution Description

Middle Georgia State University

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Application Due Date: 2026-11-08

Job Start Date: 2026-09-10

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

City: Macon

State/Province/Region: GA

Institution: Middle Georgia State University

Reports To: Chief Planning Officer/Vice President for Institutional Strategy

Staff # Reporting to Position: 1

Reports In Office: Office of Institutional Research and Data Strategy

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