Director of Institutional Research
$98,000–$110,000 year
On-site · Ashland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
The Director of Institutional Research is responsible for leading the university's Institutional Research function, managing data collection, analysis, and reporting to support strategic planning and operational effectiveness. This role ensures compliance with accreditation standards, oversees enrollment metrics, and develops data governance policies. Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, including familiarity with regional accreditation and data reporting practices. Strong analytical, communication, and supervisory skills are essential.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research or institutional effectiveness
- Demonstrated experience with regional accreditation processes, preferably with NWCCU, including direct involvement in self-study preparation and reporting
- Proven experience in collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting complex institutional data, including enrollment, student success, and operational metrics
- Experience with IPEDS reporting and other federal/state compliance reporting
- Experience supervising and developing professional staff
Desired Qualifications
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a relevant field
- Experience as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) for NWCCU
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with the unique characteristics and challenges of regional public universities
- Proficiency with SPSS, R, SAS and/or advanced Excel for data analysis
- Proficiency with Banner or Workday systems and business intelligence tools or assessment within a higher education setting
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Position designated as critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive
- Must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check
- Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development
- Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs
- May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis
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