Executive Director, Institutional Research

Rowan College of South Jersey•Nj 08080, NJ

About The Position

The Executive Director of Institutional Research provides leadership and oversight for the College’s institutional research, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness functions. The position oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to support strategic planning, informed decision-making, student success, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with College leadership and departments, the Executive Director supports institutional performance evaluation, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and required state and federal reporting. The position promotes data-driven decision-making to advance the College’s mission and strategic goals. Flexible hours may be required. Travel between the Gloucester and Cumberland Campuses is required, using a personal vehicle. The position supervises IR Analysts, a Research Associate, part-time research staff, and student workers. It works in a setting without substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Physical activity includes standing, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motion such as typing. The position involves light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently, and requires close visual acuity. New employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies, as required under the New Jersey First Act.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Statistics, Research, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analysis, assessment, institutional effectiveness, or a related field; higher education experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience supervising personnel, managing departmental operations, and coordinating institution-wide research and assessment initiatives.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, survey design, database management, and institutional reporting.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data warehousing, and data management practices.
Proficiency in statistical analysis, reporting, and data visualization software, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively.
Knowledge of institutional assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, and federal and state higher education reporting requirements.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with College leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours to meet departmental and College needs.
Ability to travel between multiple campus locations as required, using a personal vehicle.
Ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, colleagues, and community partners.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
New employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience in institutional research, data analysis, assessment, institutional effectiveness, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for institutional research, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness activities in collaboration with the Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer and appropriate departments.
Supervise departmental personnel, assign responsibilities, establish performance expectations, and conduct annual evaluations of direct reports.
Oversee daily operations to ensure institutional research, reporting, and assessment responsibilities are completed effectively and on time.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct surveys, needs assessments, feasibility studies, benchmarking, and statistical analyses to evaluate College programs, services, and institutional performance.
Oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of institutional data to support decision-making, strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of required federal, state, accreditation, and other external institutional reports.
Respond to internal and external research and data requests with accurate and meaningful information.
Oversee institutional data systems, including the College’s data warehouse, to promote data integrity, accessibility, consistency, and effective reporting in collaboration with Information Technology and other departments.
Support academic and administrative program reviews, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness initiatives through research, analysis, and evaluation.
Develop and analyze enrollment projections, student success indicators, retention, graduation, and other institutional performance measures to support enrollment management and student success strategies.
Provide research, analysis, and assessment support for developing, implementing, and evaluating the College’s strategic, master, and departmental plans.
Collaborate with the College’s Accreditation Liaison Officer and appropriate departments on Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation requirements, institutional and academic assessments, and related reporting.
Represent the College in professional organizations, conferences, and statewide research initiatives; maintain relationships with institutional research and assessment professionals; and promote institutional data literacy.
Perform other duties as assigned.