Position Title: Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (On Site - University Center, MI)
Employee Group: Administrative/Professional
Status: Full-time
Starting Salary: $86,018 – $97,189: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary Information
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion in students, faculty, and staff.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Delta College seeks a dynamic Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics to lead the strategic use of data in driving institutional effectiveness and fostering student success. The Director of Institutional Research oversees the data-informed culture of Delta College by developing intentional and consistent approaches to collecting, analyzing, and communicating data that enhance student success, completion, and equity, as well as the staffing goals of the college. The Director supports the strategic vision of the college by focusing heavily on developing a culture of data-informed decision-making, underpinned by data analytics and visualization, honing methods to communicate data and support opportunities for reaching the institutional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited to the Following:
- Collaborate with College leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive institutional research agenda aligned with Delta College’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Lead efforts to integrate data into decision-making processes at all levels of the institution.
- Communicate relevant data to support innovation, collaboration, and growth, in support of equitable enrollment, retention, and completion goals.
- Promote data literacy across the college community through training workshops, seminars, and resources.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff and faculty’s ability to interpret and use data effectively in their roles.
- Collect, compile, and/or coordinate the timely collection of appropriate and accurate institutional data to fulfill state and federal reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDS) and respond to requests from other agencies, organizations, or individuals.
- Lead efforts to disaggregate data by student demographics (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status) to identify and eliminate opportunity gaps.
- Serve as the primary data liaison with the State of Michigan – including data coordinator and campus key holder for Michigan Postsecondary Data Inventory (MPDI).
- Identify, gather, analyze, and organize institutional data to provide accurate and timely information for efforts such as evaluating institutional effectiveness, supporting grants, developing marketing strategies, and supporting the strategic plan.
- Provide assistance to faculty and staff in identifying appropriate data collection methods to enhance student success.
- Work collaboratively with the Survey Specialist to facilitate the survey process, analyze the data, and communicate results.
- Coordinate or conduct other institutional research, including campus-wide initiatives, to enhance the planning and decision-making processes of the College.
- Collaborate on initiatives such as the Data Cookbook, data governance, and the College Dashboard, and facilitate environmental scanning. Serve on key institutional committees.
- Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests across campus and effectively communicate results.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Institutional Research, Statistics, Data Science, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in institutional research, data analytics, or a related field, preferably in higher education.
- Strong understanding of data literacy principles and best practices.
- Experience with disaggregating data to identify and address opportunity gaps and promote equity.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Experiences Considered:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including statistical software (e.g., SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Preferred experience with assessment.
- Community College/Higher Education experience.
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
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Delta.edu
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(Open Ended Question)
- Please discuss what Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BEDI) mean to you. As the Director of Institutional Research, how would you support BEDI at Delta College?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your understanding and experience working with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, and staff.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Transcript 2
