Assistant Director, Institutional Research

Posting Summary

Working Title

Assistant Director, Institutional Research

Role Title

Policy and Planning Manager I

Role Code

19135-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

05

Position Number

Agency

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Division

Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

$78,000-88,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

M-F; 8 am – 5 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.

The Assistant Director of Institutional Research serves a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness as the lead analyst, subject matter expert, and a strategic partner to the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for leading complex research projects, overseeing data governance, and providing timely, accurate, and actionable data and insights to inform institutional decision-making and planning, satisfy external reporting requirements, and support institutional effectiveness and equitable student outcomes. The Assistant Director supervises the Research Analyst(s), and supports the Director, as needed.

Duties include:

• Team Leadership and Mentorship- Supervise and mentor the Research Analyst(s), providing guidance on projects, conducting quality assurance reviews, and fostering their professional development.
• Data Management and Governance- Lead the College's institutional research activities, including the development and maintenance of datasets, models, and data integrity checks. Support institutional data governance and ensure data quality.
• Research, Analytics, and Reporting- Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses, including strategic research projects, external reporting (i.e., IPEDS), and ad-hoc data requests.
• Data Visualization and Communication- Oversee the development of interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences. Present information and collaborate across the institution to enhance data literacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including serving on college committees.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data analytics and interpreting data.
• Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibilities within institutional research or a related data analysis field.
• Experience with external reporting to federal and state agencies, grants, accreditors, and other reporting bodies.
• Extensive Experience working with relational databases and programming in SQL, SAS, or other related languages (i.e., R, SPSS, Python).
• Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization technology.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge in the application of quantitative research methods and both descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Thorough knowledge in data analytics and the use of data to answer questions and solve problems.
• Knowledge of data governance, data privacy and ethical data use.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in extracting and manipulating data from relational databases.
• Expertise in SAS or similar statistical programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, SPSS, Python).

· Excellent data visualization skills. · Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc).

• High level of attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Ability to

• Lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
• Effectively communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• Travel and work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working in a community college setting.
• Experience with predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Supervisory experience

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_4142P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

11/07/2025

Job Close Date

11/21/2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.