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Lorain County Community College is seeking a dynamic Director of Institutional Research to lead and manage the College’s institutional research efforts, federal and state reporting, and data-informed decision support. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of evidenced-based decision-making that promotes institutional effectiveness and student success in support of the college's mission and strategic plan. Job Description
Lorain County Community College is seeking a dynamic Director of Institutional Research to lead and manage the College’s institutional research efforts, federal and state reporting, and data-informed decision support. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of evidenced-based decision-making that promotes institutional effectiveness and student success in support of the college's mission and strategic plan.
The Director serves as a strategic partner to campus leadership, providing high-quality research, analytics, and support services to the campus community.
This position reports to the Vice President for Institutional Research, Analytics, & Campus Technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Collaborate with Campus Technologies to implement and enhance data warehousing and analytics infrastructure.
Data Oversight
Lead the Data Integrity Team and recommend systems and processes ensuring accuracy, reliability, and relevance. Develop the college's research agenda to support enrollment management, academic program review, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness.
Education & Collaboration
Educate and advise faculty, staff, and administrators on data use, reporting requirements, and compliance implications. Advance campus data literacy training efforts.
Compliance & Reporting
Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal and state reporting requirements. Interpret and communicate regulatory changes and reporting standards to appropriate stakeholders.
Professional Statement
Please describe your experience in using data to inform strategies to improve post-graduation outcomes of students, such as certificate graduates continuing towards applied associate's degrees, transfer into a Bachelor's degree program in a major with junior standing, and/or employment with benefits in an in-demand field. You may wish to consider how a research agenda can support this work, how to engage campus stakeholders on these topics in an engaging manner, and/or how improvements to post-graduate outcomes will have an impact on community vibrancy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. statistics, social sciences, institutional research, higher education administration). Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in institutional research or data analytics within a higher education setting. Strong knowledge of federal/state reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDS), data governance, business intelligence tools, and data warehouse management. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
The complete application file should include: an LCCC Employment Application, a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise and relevant experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a professional statement, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. All can be uploaded to the online application.
Incomplete files will not be considered . Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
Job Info
Job Identification 1782 Job Category Administration Other Posting Date 07/29/2025, 04:06 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US
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Director, Institutional Research
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Lorain County Community College 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director, Institutional Research
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Lorain County Community College Job Description
Lorain County Community College is seeking a dynamic Director of Institutional Research to lead and manage the College’s institutional research efforts, federal and state reporting, and data-informed decision support. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of evidenced-based decision-making that promotes institutional effectiveness and student success in support of the college's mission and strategic plan. Job Description
Lorain County Community College is seeking a dynamic Director of Institutional Research to lead and manage the College’s institutional research efforts, federal and state reporting, and data-informed decision support. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of evidenced-based decision-making that promotes institutional effectiveness and student success in support of the college's mission and strategic plan.
The Director serves as a strategic partner to campus leadership, providing high-quality research, analytics, and support services to the campus community.
This position reports to the Vice President for Institutional Research, Analytics, & Campus Technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Collaborate with Campus Technologies to implement and enhance data warehousing and analytics infrastructure.
Data Oversight
Lead the Data Integrity Team and recommend systems and processes ensuring accuracy, reliability, and relevance. Develop the college's research agenda to support enrollment management, academic program review, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness.
Education & Collaboration
Educate and advise faculty, staff, and administrators on data use, reporting requirements, and compliance implications. Advance campus data literacy training efforts.
Compliance & Reporting
Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal and state reporting requirements. Interpret and communicate regulatory changes and reporting standards to appropriate stakeholders.
Professional Statement
Please describe your experience in using data to inform strategies to improve post-graduation outcomes of students, such as certificate graduates continuing towards applied associate's degrees, transfer into a Bachelor's degree program in a major with junior standing, and/or employment with benefits in an in-demand field. You may wish to consider how a research agenda can support this work, how to engage campus stakeholders on these topics in an engaging manner, and/or how improvements to post-graduate outcomes will have an impact on community vibrancy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. statistics, social sciences, institutional research, higher education administration). Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in institutional research or data analytics within a higher education setting. Strong knowledge of federal/state reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDS), data governance, business intelligence tools, and data warehouse management. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
The complete application file should include: an LCCC Employment Application, a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise and relevant experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a professional statement, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. All can be uploaded to the online application.
Incomplete files will not be considered . Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
Job Info
Job Identification 1782 Job Category Administration Other Posting Date 07/29/2025, 04:06 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US
Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lorain County Community College by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Institutional Research” roles.
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