Research Leadership Expert for Institutional Insights

3 days ago


Washington, United States Association For Institutional Research Full time

The Association For Institutional Research is seeking a visionary Director of Institutional Research to spearhead research efforts and provide data-driven insights that inform strategic decision-making across Academic Affairs and other divisions.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $160,000

This leadership role reports directly to the Associate Provost, Academic Planning and Assessment.

Leveraging the Washington, D.C. location, the director will drive official reporting of non-financial statistics and advance data-driven decision-making in collaboration with various campus stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Strategically lead and manage staff, prioritizing assignments and providing constructive feedback.
  2. Mentor team members and contribute to hiring decisions.
  3. Foster a collaborative work environment and oversee data management processes.
  4. Elevate data governance and ensure compliance with reporting requirements to entities like the Department of Education and accreditation agencies.
Required Qualifications:
  1. A Master's degree and at least four years of experience in institutional research at a regionally accredited institution.
  2. Expertise in database management systems, including proficiency in SQL.
  3. Strong proficiency in statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS) and Microsoft Office applications.
  4. Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP) such as Banner is preferred.
  5. Background in reporting to accreditation agencies and state reporting is highly valued.

To succeed in this role, you should have exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data insights into actionable recommendations.



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