Director of Institutional Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College is seeking a Director of Institutional Research to lead the development, validation, and dissemination of enrollment, student, and faculty data for campus planning and external reporting.

The role collaborates with Information Technology to maintain data systems, supervises IR staff, and ensures timely completion of reports for state, federal, and internal audiences, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and dissemination of enrollment, student, and faculty data reports for campus planning and external reporting.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain campus data bases, technology, and data archival systems.
• Supervise multiple reporting processes and prioritize development and improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee reports and surveys for internal and external audiences including state and federal bodies.
• Provide leadership for the Institutional Research team and budget oversight.
• Publish periodic and annual enrollment and campus summaries.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Wayne State College is seeking a Director of Institutional Research.

Nature of Work:

The Director of Institutional Research leads the development, validation, and assimilation of appropriate enrollment, student, faculty, and relevant data reports for the campus community and outside agencies in support of campus planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Examples of Work Performed:

1. Work closely with information technology and other appropriate units on campus to lead, develop and maintain campus data bases, technology, and data archival systems relating to institutional research
2. Provide leadership for multiple, simultaneous campus reporting processes and establish reporting development and process priorities
3. Supervise the completion of data reports and ad-hoc requests, and provide Institutional Research support for a variety of State College System and Wayne State Campus stakeholders
4. Coordinate and supervise the completion of student, enrollment, alumni, facility, and faculty-related reports and surveys for internal and external audiences including system, state, and federal reports
5. Provide leadership and support for the Institutional Research team, including professional development & continuous improvement through process review, assessment, revision, and training
6. Develop, complete, and publish periodic and annual enrollment and campus summaries
7. Oversee the development and maintenance of the Student Right to Know webpage
8. Coordinate the completion of the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE)
9. Serve on college committees and work collaboratively with campus community members
10. Supervise and evaluate Institutional Research staff and administer budget
11. Ensure adherence to IR, institutional, and NSC Spolicies and procedures
12. Other job-related duties as assigned by the VPAA

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree