Lead Institutional Researcher – Data & Compliance

Blackfeet-Community-College; Browning (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfeet Community College seeks an Institutional Researcher to manage data collection, analysis, and reporting across the college. You will develop assessment frameworks and maintain a centralized data system to provide timely data for accreditation and decision making.

In this role you will coordinate with divisions, ensure FERPA compliance, and guide data governance to support campus initiatives and institutional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Institutional Research, Education, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in institutional research, effectiveness, or related field.
• Experience with accreditation processes, data reporting, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of data collection, analysis, reporting and data visualization.
• Coordinate institutional reporting cycles and ensure compliance with NWCCU/ACCREDITATION bodies.
• Provide data-driven support to divisions and leadership for assessment and strategic planning.
• Supervise Institutional Research staff and manage databases and data tools.

Skills

Management

Communication

Databases/Spreadsheets/Presentations/§

Data visualization

Jenzabar/JICS

Education

Master’s degree in Institutional Research or related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Jenzabar database

Job description

Blackfeet Community College seeks an Institutional Researcher to manage data collection, analysis, and reporting across the college. You will develop assessment frameworks and maintain a centralized data system to provide timely data for accreditation and decision making.

In this role you will coordinate with divisions, ensure FERPA compliance, and guide data governance to support campus initiatives and institutional effectiveness.