Director of Institutional Research and Analytics

Laredo College; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo College seeks a Director of Institutional Research & Analytics to lead data-driven planning and reporting across the institution. The role builds dashboards, conducts longitudinal analyses, and supports accreditation and planning efforts with executive leadership.

The position requires advanced degrees in statistics/data analytics and substantial IR experience, and includes an introductory 90-day review period and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Business, Social Sciences, Programming, MIS, Data Analytics or related field with 3+ years administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s with 7+ years administrative experience.
• Minimum 3 years administrative experience in a community college or university setting.
• Experience with statistical tools (SPSS, SAS), Power BI, and Banner.

Responsibilities

• Direct and ensure timely submission of THECB CBM reports, IPEDS, SACSCOC information and other required reports.
• Lead development of dashboards, trend analyses, longitudinal studies, and analytics for executive leadership.
• Oversee IR&A data systems, databases, reporting apps, scripts, and tools; ensure documentation and business continuity.
• Collaborate with AVP and leadership on strategic planning, program review, and institutional effectiveness.
• Review and approve IR&A department expenditures and develop annual budget.
• Foster professional growth and cross-training within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Power BI

Budgeting

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics or related field

Bachelor’s degree +7 years admin experience

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Power BI

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Institutional Research & Analytics is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the research and analytics processes at Laredo College. The Director provides institutional personnel with appropriate data-driven information to be used in planning for growth and assessing institutional effectiveness at Laredo College. The Director is also responsible for providing data and compiling institutional data reports for local, state, and federal entities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Direct and ensure accurate and timely submission of THECB CBM reports, IPEDS, SACSCOC information, and other required state/federal reports.
2. Lead development of dashboards, trend analyses, longitudinal studies, enrollment/retention/completion analytics, and other decision-support products for executive leadership.
3. Provide the data research functions appropriate for assessing the College's progams, units, and departments.
4. Conduct longitudinal student tracking studies and surveys to assess instructional performance and effectiveness.
5. Oversee the systems, databases, reporting applications, scripts, and analytical tools used by IR&A and ensure appropriate documentation and business continuity.
6. Collaborate with the AVP and academic/student services leadership on strategic planning, program review, assessment, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness.
7. Review, monitor, and approve Institutional Research & Analytics Department expenditures and develop an annual budget for the department.
8. Ensure that department personnel have opportunities for professional growth and advancement and participate in decision making within the Institutional Research & Analytics Office.
9. Assign work, establish deadlines and cross-training, evaluate staff performance, develop employees, and ensure adequate backup for critical reporting functions.
10. Actively participate as a member of the College’s Leadership Council and any other commitees assigned.
11. Serve as a principal institutional resource to executive leadership regarding interpretation and appropriate use of institutional data
12. Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Programming, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related research fields with a minimum of three years of progressive administrative experience within a community college or university;
• OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the fields listed above with a minimum of seven years of progressive administrative experience within a college or university institutional research office.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative experience within a community college or university setting.
• Working knowledge and experience with statistical tools (SPSS, SAS, etc.), Power BI, and Banner.

Preferred:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive administrative experience within a college or university institutional research office.
• Professional certification in institutional research, data analytics, business intelligence, data management, or a related field.

• Must demonstrate strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills;
• Knowledge of institutional research methodologies, statistical analysis, data governance, and higher education reporting requirements;
• Proficiency with database, reporting, business intelligence, and data visualization systems;
• The ability to ensure data accuracy and integrity, interpret complex information, communicate findings effectively, manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines, develop staff, and support institutional planning and data-informed decision-making.

Introductory Review Period

All hires are subject to a 90 day introductory review period.

Supervision Exercised

Employees of the Institutional Research & Analytics department.

Supervision Received

Associate Vice President of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety

Required to work safely and follow safety rules.

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.

May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.