Virginia Peninsula Community College
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
Virginia Peninsula Community College, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
The Assistant Director of Institutional Research serves a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness as the lead analyst, subject matter expert, and strategic partner to the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for leading complex research projects, overseeing data governance, and providing timely, accurate, and actionable data and insights to inform institutional decision‑making and planning, satisfy external reporting requirements, and support institutional effectiveness and equitable student outcomes. The Assistant Director supervises the Research Analyst(s) and supports the Director as needed.
This is a hybrid position requiring both in‑person and telework requirements.
Duties
Team Leadership and Mentorship – Supervise and mentor the Research Analyst(s), providing guidance on projects, conducting quality assurance reviews, and fostering their professional development.
Data Management and Governance – 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.
Research, Analytics, and Reporting – Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses, including strategic research projects, external reporting (i.e., IPEDS), and ad‑hoc data requests.
Data Visualization and Communication – 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.
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.
Knowledge
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.
Skills
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.
Abilities
Lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations.
Work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
Effectively communicate complex findings to non‑technical audiences.
Travel and work at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience working in a community college setting.
Experience with predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.
Supervisory experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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This is a hybrid position requiring both in‑person and telework requirements.
Duties
Team Leadership and Mentorship – Supervise and mentor the Research Analyst(s), providing guidance on projects, conducting quality assurance reviews, and fostering their professional development.
Data Management and Governance – 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.
Research, Analytics, and Reporting – Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses, including strategic research projects, external reporting (i.e., IPEDS), and ad‑hoc data requests.
Data Visualization and Communication – 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.
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.
Knowledge
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.
Skills
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.
Abilities
Lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations.
Work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
Effectively communicate complex findings to non‑technical audiences.
Travel and work at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience working in a community college setting.
Experience with predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.
Supervisory experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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