Institutional Research Director directs and oversees institutional research and studies 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 manages data collection and analysis and oversees the formulation of research reports. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Institutional Research Director typically reports to a head of a department. The Institutional Research Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Institutional Research Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Provides overall vision and leadership for the areas of institutional data and reporting through the design, development, and execution of a data, research, and reporting environment that supports strategic planning and enrollment analysis, and includes peer comparisons and benchmarking. Ensures compliance with, and completion of, external surveys and assessments.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
Required Experience
Required:
10 years of related experience required.
Preferred:
10 years of related experience and prior experience leading institutional data efforts in a higher education setting.
Required Education
Required:
A bachelor's degree and master's degree in a related field.
Additional Information
Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
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