Posting Number:Staff
Classification Title:Staff
Working Title:Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Datatel Position ID:PLIE2DIRINEF1A
Annual Hours:12 Month
Placement Range:$71,855.55 - $80,837.49
Position Type:Regular
Job Category:Exempt
General Description:This position is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing and transforming the college's institutional effectiveness office. This position requires a strategic visionary with a data-driven mindset who will oversee the development of advanced and accurate analytics to evaluate the college's goals and enhance student success outcomes.
Reports To:Vice President for Informational Technology
What position(s) reports to this position?:Senior Institutional Research Analyst
Institutional Research Analyst
Minimum Education/Experience:A Master's Degree in educational research, higher education, statistics, data science, or a closely related field.
Minimum (5) years of professional work experience in data science or institutional research, demonstrating a capacity to lead comprehensive evaluation systems to measure and enhance institutional effectiveness.
Experience in managing large-scale data collection, analyses, and data utilization for institutional advancement.
Previous work experience in a leadership role, including successful implementation and management of college or company-wide projects.
Experience with data governance and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge:
Proficiency in data statistical analyses and software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Stata.
Proficiency In data programming languages such as SQL, or Python.
Proficiency in data visualization programs such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
Expertise in Institutional Research and Data Analysis
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and reporting requirements for institutions of higher education
Leadership and team collaboration principles
Skills:
Advanced skills in interpreting and analyzing research data to compile and write technical reports and present findings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across all management levels.
Positive interpersonal skills and the capability to foster a collaborative work environment.
Abilities:
Strong leadership abilities to guide and develop staff, set departmental goals, and ensure alignment with the college's mission.
Ability to ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports to government and accrediting bodies
Ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and actionable manner for diverse audiences
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to staff, faculty, students and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to position self to access equipment, materials, or supplies that may be above head or ground level.
This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, stable, and indoor office and work environment.
Work is performed during normal off
Preferred Qualifications:An earned doctorate in educational research, higher education, statistics, data science, or a closely related field.
Previous work experience in a higher education institution.
Knowledge of higher education accreditation processes and experience with IPEDS reporting.
Knowledge of modern data warehousing and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Argos.
Required Training:Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution.
Work Hours:Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend as needed.
Summer Hours; Monday through Thursday; 7:30am to 6:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend as needed. OCCC is closed on Fridays starting May 30th and ending August 1st.
Department:Institutional Effectiveness
Job Open Date:05/02/2025
Open Until Filled:No
HR Contact:Beth Holmes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Job Duties (Position Specific):To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):Spearhead the utilization of institutional data for goal-setting, assessment, and strategic planning, emphasizing continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Provide expert consultation to support the operational excellence of various campus departments and academic committees, fostering effective use of institutional data.
Assist in the strategic planning process, serving as a central resource for institutional data and indicators.
Oversee institutional accreditation studies and visits, ensuring adherence to standards and expectations.
Serve as a consultative resource for establishing information sources, evaluation procedures, and analytical techniques.
Directly supervise the IE office staff, ensuring the integrity and development of the college's data resources.
Establish and maintain a report management system ensuring the timely submission of all internal and external reports, including compliance with IPEDS.
Produce an annual IE report summarizing performance measures and their application toward institutional advancement.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.