Director of Institutional Research & Strategic Planning

Rowan College of South Jersey; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan College of South Jersey is seeking an Executive Director of Institutional Research to lead institutional research, planning, assessment, and effectiveness. You will oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to support planning, student success, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with college leadership, supervise IR staff, and manage external reporting for accreditation and compliance. Travel between Gloucester and Cumberland campuses is required, with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Research, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analysis, assessment, or related field.
• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating institution-wide research initiatives.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems, data warehousing, and data management practices.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, reporting, and data visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness activities.
• Supervise IR staff and coordinate cross-department research initiatives.
• Develop and conduct research including surveys, benchmarking, and analyses.
• Oversee data collection, interpretation, and presentation for decision-making.
• Coordinate external reporting for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic planning, enrollment projections, and program reviews.
• Promote data literacy and collaboration with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership/Strategy

Supervision

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Survey design

Data visualization

ERP systems

Data warehousing

Reporting

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics/Research/HE Administration/Data Analytics

Tools

SQL/DB management

Excel/BI tools

Data visualization software

Job description

Rowan College of South Jersey is seeking an Executive Director of Institutional Research to lead institutional research, planning, assessment, and effectiveness. You will oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to support planning, student success, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with college leadership, supervise IR staff, and manage external reporting for accreditation and compliance. Travel between Gloucester and Cumberland campuses is required, with flexible hours as needed.