Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (On Site
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Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (On Site - University Center, MI)

Administrative Services

Administrative/Professional

Full-time, Starting Salary $86,018 – $97,189: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty, and staff.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: 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 which enhances student success, completion and equity, as well as the staffing goals of the college, the Director supports the strategic vision of the college. Focusing heavily on developing a culture of data-informed decision-making, underpinned by data analytics and visualization, the Director will hone methods to communicate data and support opportunities for reaching the institutional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Identifying, designing, conducting, interpreting, and communicating data that is aligned with institutional goals.
• Creating, maintaining and supporting processes for institutional planning and strategy, program development, program evaluation, evaluation of institutional effectiveness, and federal and state reporting.

• Collaborate with College leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive institutional research agenda aligned with Delta College's strategic goals and objectives.
• Promote data literacy across the college community through training workshops, seminars, and resources.
• Collect, compile and/or coordinate the timely collection of appropriate and accurate institutional data to fulfill state and federal reporting requirements.
• Lead efforts to disaggregate data by student demographics to identify and eliminate opportunity gaps.
• Serve as the primary data liaison with the State of Michigan.
• Identify, gather, analyze, and organize institutional data to provide accurate and timely information.
• Provide assistance to faculty and staff in identifying appropriate data collection to enhance student success.
• Work collaboratively with the Survey Specialist to facilitate the survey process.
• Coordinate or conduct other institutional research as necessary.
• Collaborate on initiatives such as the Data Cookbook and data governance.
• Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests across campus.

• 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.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Preferred experience with assessment.
• Community College/Higher Education experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of transcripts.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2