Institutional Research Director - Assistant assists in directing and overseeing institutional research for a university/college. Designs and leads institutional research studies evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's programs and policies. Being an Institutional Research Director - Assistant manages data collection and analysis and oversees the formulation of research reports. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically reports to Institutional Research Director. The Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director of Institutional Research, Academic Affairs (7644)
Pocatello - Main
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description Under guidance from the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Initiatives, the Director of Institutional Research (IR) at Idaho State University (ISU) leads a team of data scientist(s) and data analyst(s) with the overarching purpose to support a campus-wide data-informed decision-making culture. They provide coordination, support and mentorship in successful completion of internal and external reporting, research and analysis, business intelligence and data management. Proactively developing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders across the organization is essential for the Director of Institutional Research. They need to deliver quality solutions that meet their stakeholders' expectations. This requires working independently, collaborating, and engaging within the college's IR team with administrators, faculty, and staff from across the college. The Director should be a curious, critical thinker with a desire to empower their team to add value to the institution. A successful director can balance a high-level perspective of business problems with the technical details needed to provide solutions. They demonstrate some degree of “business sense,” with the ability to think in terms of the administrators they are assisting while at the same time maintaining a more in-depth understanding of the data and related technical components needed to address the problem. The Director should be an enthusiastic advocate for their team members to do the same. There may be occasional evening or weekend work to meet reporting deadlines. This position may be eligible for remote work, however, the successful candidate DOES need to be able to report to a predetermined ISU campus location if needed. Key Responsibilities Project
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You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to May 2, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2176
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Office Of Academic Affairs
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The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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