Director, Institutional Research

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Institutional Research, under general direction, develops, manages, and coordinates Institutional Research operations. Collaborates with faculty and staff to compile, analyze, and report a wide range of institutional data, which includes institutional characteristics, enrollments, and student achievements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a field emphasizing data analysis, research methods, statistics, or higher education from an accredited institution.
• Ten years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• University processes and procedures.
• Applied statistical methods and packages, as well as survey analyses.
• Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effective leadership and management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or D.A.) in research, statistics, data science, information systems, educational research, higher education administration, or related fields emphasizing data analysis.
• 5+ years related experience including a minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory role or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience working with Banner or or SIS systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing a data warehouse (Oracle platform)
• Demonstrated experience completing reports to state-level coordinator board.
• Knowledge of IPEDS, THECB reporting, SACSCOC accreditation standards, and data governance principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, SPSS, SAS, R, or Python for statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that information is collected and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal, State, System, and University reporting requirements.
• Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of online databases as well as the composite information system storing archival information for retrieval to enhance reporting.
• Develops technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision-making.
• Manages daily activities of the department concerning recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.
• Analyzes University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.
• Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director