Virginia's Community College System · 1 day ago
Assistant Director, Institutional Research
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$78K/yr - $88K/yrVirginia Peninsula Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through inclusive education and workforce training. The Assistant Director of Institutional Research is responsible for leading research projects, overseeing data governance, and providing actionable insights to inform institutional decision-making and planning.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor the Research Analyst(s), providing guidance on projects, conducting quality assurance reviews, and fostering their professional development
Lead the College’s institutional research activities, including the development and maintenance of datasets, models, and data integrity checks
Support institutional data governance and ensure data quality
Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses, including strategic research projects, external reporting (i.e., IPEDS), and ad-hoc data requests
Oversee the development of interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences
Present information and collaborate across the institution to enhance data literacy
Performs other duties as assigned, including serving on college committees
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in data analytics and interpreting data
Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibilities within institutional research or a related data analysis field
Experience with external reporting to federal and state agencies, grants, accreditors, and other reporting bodies
Extensive Experience working with relational databases and programming in SQL, SAS, or other related languages (i.e., R, SPSS, Python)
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization technology
Thorough knowledge in the application of quantitative research methods and both descriptive and inferential statistics
Thorough knowledge in data analytics and the use of data to answer questions and solve problems
Knowledge of data governance, data privacy and ethical data use
Strong research and analytical problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in extracting and manipulating data from relational databases
Expertise in SAS or similar statistical programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, SPSS, Python)
Excellent data visualization skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
High level of attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Ability to lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately
Ability to effectively communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences
Ability to travel and work at all campus locations
Preferred
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience working in a community college setting
Experience with predictive modeling and machine learning techniques
Supervisory experience
Company
Virginia's Community College System
Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.
Founded in 1966
201-500 employees
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