Director of Institutional Research

Tennessee Board of Regents • Town of Woodbury, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Institutional Research provides leadership for institutional research, assessment, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making at Roane State Community College. The director analyzes and interprets institutional data, prepares internal and external reports, supports faculty and programs with learning outcomes assessment, and evaluates the effectiveness of academic programs, grants, and student success initiatives. The role also contributes to developing database queries, statistical analyses, data products, and dashboards used to monitor institutional, student, and program outcomes.

This hybrid position is based at the Harriman, Tennessee campus. Work-from-home flexibility is available at the supervisor’s discretion and in accordance with college policies and operational needs. The position requires some travel among Roane State locations, occasional in-state travel, and periodic travel to professional meetings or conferences. Applicants must upload an application and resume; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in educational psychology, public administration, economics, statistics, business administration, data science, social science, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in institutional or policy research, data analysis, program evaluation, grant development or reporting, database programming, statistical analysis, or management of state- or federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data-cleaning methods, statistical analysis, and data management.
• Experience with analytical or database languages such as SQL, DAX, SAS, R, Python, or comparable tools.
• Proficiency with applications such as Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Power Automate, database systems, statistical software, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of inferential statistics, quasi-experimental analysis, qualitative research, survey design, program evaluation, and data-visualization practices.
• Ability to translate complex data and research findings into clear, useful information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in educational psychology, public administration, economics, statistics, business administration, data science, social science, or a closely related field.
• Experience in institutional research, institutional effectiveness, assessment, or program evaluation within higher education.
• Experience with state, federal, accreditation, or grant-related reporting.
• Experience supervising staff or coordinating data and reporting work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to institutional data and evaluation requests from faculty, staff, administrators, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and present data to support institutional planning, accreditation, program improvement, and decision-making.
• Conduct survey research, statistical analysis, data cleaning, and analysis of information maintained in the College’s student information and related systems.
• Compile institutional data and documentation for state and federal reporting, including Quality Assurance Funding, IPEDS, Perkins, enrollment, and graduation reporting.
• Develop database queries, reports, dashboards, and other data products to support monitoring of student and program outcomes.
• Perform data-quality reviews to promote accurate and timely institutional reporting.
• Support grant development and reporting through data analysis, evaluation support, and written narratives.
• Lead learning outcomes assessment and assist faculty and program directors with developing measurable outcomes, assessment methods, and improvement strategies.
• Analyze assessment findings and communicate results to faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Support academic programs in meeting regional and programmatic accreditation expectations.
• Coordinate institutional surveys, including student engagement, graduate, employer, and other surveys.
• Develop evaluation plans for federal, state, and institutional grants; provide research and supporting data for grant applications; and analyze data needed for grant reporting.
• Assist faculty, staff, and administrators with strategic planning and assessment processes.
• Directly supervise the Data Analyst in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research, including assigning and reviewing work and supporting accurate, timely institutional reporting.
• Coordinate with Information Technology staff who support institutional reporting.
• Oversee administration of college-wide course evaluations.
• Serve as the primary institutional contact for research involving College faculty, staff, or students and help ensure compliance with institutional and federal human-subjects research requirements.
• Chair or participate in college committees related to assessment, course evaluation, strategic planning, data governance, institutional review, general education, and student success.
• Manage the Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Institutional Research operations and the College’s mission.

What This Job Offers

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