Head of Institutional Research & Analytics

Alvernia University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvernia University seeks a Director of Institutional Research to lead and enhance data-driven decision making across the university. The role oversees data collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and supporting enrollment management, program development, and institutional effectiveness.

The Director collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights, establish performance measures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field with significant research preparation.
• Minimum of five years in institutional research or higher education analytics.
• Strong skills in research design, statistics, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Experience with data systems, data extraction, validation, integration, and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable information for planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research function to support priorities and planning.
• Oversee data management, governance, validation, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state reporting and accreditation requirements.
• Develop dashboards, benchmarks, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate research projects and surveys addressing university priorities.
• Provide data-supported insights for enrollment, student success, and program planning.
• Lead the Office of Institutional Research operations and staff.
• Collaborate with leadership and committees to communicate findings.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alvernia University seeks a Director of Institutional Research to lead and enhance data-driven decision making across the university. The role oversees data collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and supporting enrollment management, program development, and institutional effectiveness.

The Director collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights, establish performance measures,