Director of Institutional Research (Remote) Antioch University
Antioch University, Frankfort, KY, United States
Overview
Position Title:
Director of Institutional Research Department:
Academic Affairs Classification:
Administrative - Staff, Full-Time, Exempt Reports to:
Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Provost Location:
Remote within the continental US, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations. Candidates located in vicinity of one of Antioch University’s 5 national campuses preferred. Compensation:
Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and University Provost, the Director of Institutional Research is responsible for all university-level institutional research functions, including but not limited to the development of a comprehensive institutional research program to support the University’s mission. The Director is a member of the University Office of Academic Affairs team and works collaboratively with the Cabinet, governance committees, and offices across the university to assure a comprehensive approach to institutional effectiveness. The Director serves as a chief data advisor to support strategic planning, accreditation compliance, academic planning, retention and degree completion, program reviews, student learning outcomes, enrollment projections and other processes requiring strategic analysis. This includes conducting periodic environmental scans to stay apprised of external and internal threats and opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities
The OIR Director will carry out duties and responsibilities with a great degree of independence, accountability, and confidentiality. A. Leadership: Direct the personnel and operations of the OIR. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel. Establish standards for data management, including data definitions, data coding standards, and enterprise database designs. Develop, implement and oversee the university's Institutional Research Plan. Assist the business office budgeting, planning and resource allocation processes. Co-chair the Data Governance Committee. Modernize university processes by identifying university needs (such as surveys, evaluations, assessments, and reporting) that can be addressed by software tools, and help in selecting appropriate analytical tools. Promote a culture of data-informed decision-making by providing training, consultation, and tools that improve data literacy among faculty, staff, and administrators. B. Institutional Research and Reporting: Provide direction, leadership, and information to the university administration, faculty and staff related to the interconnectedness between strategic plan, institutional effectiveness, assessment, and budget. Develop and update content and presentation of OIE data on Antioch University website for both internal and external consumption. Ensure compliance with required data reporting and completion of external surveys for internal and external audiences and agencies, such as enrollment, budget, registration. Serve as the IPEDS keyholder, and work with the University Registrar on oversight of the National Student Clearinghouse process. Plans and implements performance-related research studies, including selecting and analyzing data, preparing statistical and narrative reports, designing appropriate research and visual communication methods, and recommending the further collection of required data elements by administrative and academic staff; Develop databases and reports for internal and external (federal- and state- mandated accountability reporting and grant reporting) audiences in areas including but not limited to:
Enrollment, Revenue and Cost Analysis Student Persistence and Completion Academic Assessment
Support the University’s academic assessment system and other activities associated with the assessment of student learning and student success. In collaboration with the University Director of Academic Compliance, develop and implement processes for collecting and reporting data required for regional accreditation and state authorization. Provide consultation and support to faculty for data collection and analysis related to specialized or professional accreditation needs. Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Student Services, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Information Technology to integrate institutional data and analytics across the student lifecycle. C. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Provost. Qualifications and Requirements Education and Experience: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a social or behavioral science discipline, information science, data science, computer science, or mathematics, or a closely related field that includes statistics or research methodology, required.
Bachelor’s degree in an above mentioned discipline
and
significant leadership experience within an office of institutional effectiveness/research in an institution of higher education may be considered equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience in academic or institutional assessment, institutional planning, or continuous quality improvement experience in a higher education setting is required. Minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated broad set of technical skills and expertise with data management software including business intelligence tools, dashboards and other comparable software to analyze, organize and present data. Proven success in developing data and research, both quantitative and qualitative, to support institutional decision making. Demonstrated ability to support the institutional priorities for AI/data ethics awareness; interest in supporting equity analytics. Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with a diverse body of faculty, staff, and administrators. Ability to work effectively via phone, email, videoconferencing and in person with faculty, staff, and administrators. Experienced, proven, and effective use of Excel and Excel Pivot Tables. Demonstrable skill in advanced statistical techniques related to sampling and projection. Knowledge of query techniques associated with relational databases, SQL in particular, and the applied use of various statistical tools (i.e. SPSS, SAS, R, Access, Excel). Familiarity with modern institutional data architectures including operational data stores, data warehouses, ETL (extract, transform, load) processes, and integrated analytics platforms Experience with standard external reports in higher education such as IPEDS, the Common Dataset, CSRDE and so on. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and proficiently. Ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances and/or aggressive deadlines; ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data analyses into clear insights for non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience at an institution that serves non-traditional students or multiple sites. Demonstrated experience in a higher education regional accreditation process. Knowledge of the Ellucian Colleague system. Knowledge of the SAP Business Objects environment for reporting. Experience with survey development, design, administration and oversight. Hours of Employment This is a full-time position serving a national university which may occasionally require extra hours over a 40 hour work week. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the Vice President and University Provost. Work Location This is a fully remote position. Candidates located in vicinity of one of Antioch University’s 5 national campuses preferred. Physical Requirements The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time. Benefits Summary: Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 – 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 – 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request). To Apply: Please email a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of reference names and contact information to Employment@antioch.edu. In the subject line of the email, please state Director Institutional Research. Note:
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement: The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
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Position Title:
Director of Institutional Research Department:
Academic Affairs Classification:
Administrative - Staff, Full-Time, Exempt Reports to:
Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Provost Location:
Remote within the continental US, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations. Candidates located in vicinity of one of Antioch University’s 5 national campuses preferred. Compensation:
Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and University Provost, the Director of Institutional Research is responsible for all university-level institutional research functions, including but not limited to the development of a comprehensive institutional research program to support the University’s mission. The Director is a member of the University Office of Academic Affairs team and works collaboratively with the Cabinet, governance committees, and offices across the university to assure a comprehensive approach to institutional effectiveness. The Director serves as a chief data advisor to support strategic planning, accreditation compliance, academic planning, retention and degree completion, program reviews, student learning outcomes, enrollment projections and other processes requiring strategic analysis. This includes conducting periodic environmental scans to stay apprised of external and internal threats and opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities
The OIR Director will carry out duties and responsibilities with a great degree of independence, accountability, and confidentiality. A. Leadership: Direct the personnel and operations of the OIR. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel. Establish standards for data management, including data definitions, data coding standards, and enterprise database designs. Develop, implement and oversee the university's Institutional Research Plan. Assist the business office budgeting, planning and resource allocation processes. Co-chair the Data Governance Committee. Modernize university processes by identifying university needs (such as surveys, evaluations, assessments, and reporting) that can be addressed by software tools, and help in selecting appropriate analytical tools. Promote a culture of data-informed decision-making by providing training, consultation, and tools that improve data literacy among faculty, staff, and administrators. B. Institutional Research and Reporting: Provide direction, leadership, and information to the university administration, faculty and staff related to the interconnectedness between strategic plan, institutional effectiveness, assessment, and budget. Develop and update content and presentation of OIE data on Antioch University website for both internal and external consumption. Ensure compliance with required data reporting and completion of external surveys for internal and external audiences and agencies, such as enrollment, budget, registration. Serve as the IPEDS keyholder, and work with the University Registrar on oversight of the National Student Clearinghouse process. Plans and implements performance-related research studies, including selecting and analyzing data, preparing statistical and narrative reports, designing appropriate research and visual communication methods, and recommending the further collection of required data elements by administrative and academic staff; Develop databases and reports for internal and external (federal- and state- mandated accountability reporting and grant reporting) audiences in areas including but not limited to:
Enrollment, Revenue and Cost Analysis Student Persistence and Completion Academic Assessment
Support the University’s academic assessment system and other activities associated with the assessment of student learning and student success. In collaboration with the University Director of Academic Compliance, develop and implement processes for collecting and reporting data required for regional accreditation and state authorization. Provide consultation and support to faculty for data collection and analysis related to specialized or professional accreditation needs. Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Student Services, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Information Technology to integrate institutional data and analytics across the student lifecycle. C. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Provost. Qualifications and Requirements Education and Experience: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a social or behavioral science discipline, information science, data science, computer science, or mathematics, or a closely related field that includes statistics or research methodology, required.
Bachelor’s degree in an above mentioned discipline
and
significant leadership experience within an office of institutional effectiveness/research in an institution of higher education may be considered equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience in academic or institutional assessment, institutional planning, or continuous quality improvement experience in a higher education setting is required. Minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated broad set of technical skills and expertise with data management software including business intelligence tools, dashboards and other comparable software to analyze, organize and present data. Proven success in developing data and research, both quantitative and qualitative, to support institutional decision making. Demonstrated ability to support the institutional priorities for AI/data ethics awareness; interest in supporting equity analytics. Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with a diverse body of faculty, staff, and administrators. Ability to work effectively via phone, email, videoconferencing and in person with faculty, staff, and administrators. Experienced, proven, and effective use of Excel and Excel Pivot Tables. Demonstrable skill in advanced statistical techniques related to sampling and projection. Knowledge of query techniques associated with relational databases, SQL in particular, and the applied use of various statistical tools (i.e. SPSS, SAS, R, Access, Excel). Familiarity with modern institutional data architectures including operational data stores, data warehouses, ETL (extract, transform, load) processes, and integrated analytics platforms Experience with standard external reports in higher education such as IPEDS, the Common Dataset, CSRDE and so on. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and proficiently. Ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances and/or aggressive deadlines; ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data analyses into clear insights for non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience at an institution that serves non-traditional students or multiple sites. Demonstrated experience in a higher education regional accreditation process. Knowledge of the Ellucian Colleague system. Knowledge of the SAP Business Objects environment for reporting. Experience with survey development, design, administration and oversight. Hours of Employment This is a full-time position serving a national university which may occasionally require extra hours over a 40 hour work week. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the Vice President and University Provost. Work Location This is a fully remote position. Candidates located in vicinity of one of Antioch University’s 5 national campuses preferred. Physical Requirements The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time. Benefits Summary: Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 – 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 – 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request). To Apply: Please email a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of reference names and contact information to Employment@antioch.edu. In the subject line of the email, please state Director Institutional Research. Note:
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement: The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
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