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Position Overview

Position Title	Director, Institutional Research
Department	110000 - Office of the President
Position Type	Regular
Position Classification	Full-Time, 12 months
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?	No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number	S1127P
Position Summary	The Director of Institutional Research performs all necessary activities related to the collection, analysis, and use of institutional data for planning, assessment, and decision-making. The Director will play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s strategic direction by providing valuable insights through data analysis and research. This position requires a strong background in research methodologies, data management, and a deep understanding of higher education.
Essential Duties	Support university-wide initiatives by identifying and providing appropriate data and analysis to support strategic decision-making and planning processes. Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Utilize statistical methods and research techniques to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Prepare and present comprehensive reports on key performance indicators, enrollment trends, student success metrics, and other relevant data to various stakeholders. Create ad-hoc reports as needed to support decision-making, goal setting, assessment, and strategic planning across division. Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all institutional data required by federal (e.g., IPEDS), state (e.g., PA Dept. of Education MyPDESuite system), and accreditation agencies (e.g., Middle States). Design and implement surveys to gather feedback from students, faculty, and staff, using the results to inform institutional improvements. Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and security. Foster collaborative relationships with executive cabinet, CIO, registrar, academic departments, administrative units, and external partners to enhance data-driven decision-making across the college.
Secondary Responsibilities	Perform other duties as assigned.
# of Direct Reports	0
Required Qualifications	Master’s degree in a discipline employing quantitative knowledge and skills (e.g., statistic, educational research, data science). Minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in higher education. Experience with state and federal reporting requirements for private universities and colleges. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff across the university and serve on cross-functional teams. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive and regulated data (e.g., FERPA, GLBA). Demonstrated proficiency with common higher education enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Slate, Argos, Starfish), programming languages (e.g., SQL), Microsoft office, and statistical software programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, STATA). Excellent communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree in a discipline that requires advanced knowledge and skills in research methodologies, statistics, and/or evaluation and assessment.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours	Evening or weekend hours during peak times, if necessary.
Special Instructions to Applicant	La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Posting Information

Application Open Date	04/17/2024
Application Close Date	05/19/2024
Application Open To	Internal and External Applicants

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