Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Change Management - 003730-214-N-Management Analyst Staff Spec
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Business
Change Management, Business Analyst
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Change Management
This position leads efforts towards institutional effectiveness through data management and utilization, institutional assessment, and performance monitoring systems that translate evidence into measurable improvements in student success and organizational outcomes. The incumbent brings experience in implementing strategic plans, project and change management and is key in achieving the goals of both our strategic plan and Riverland's Equity 2030 goals through the optimization of college processes and systems to promote continuous institutional improvement.
Principal Responsibilities and Results:
- Lead Institutional Effectiveness efforts in systematic organizational analysis, assessment, and performance excellence efforts.
- Facilitate Strategic Planning.
- Project and Change Management.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the organization's reputation as a viable business partner.
Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / $64,227.00 - $94,503.00
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of related work experience
-OR
- Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of related work experience
-OR- an equivalent combination of education and experienced. - An associate degree could be substituted for 6 months of experience, a bachelor's degree is 12-months and a master's degree is 18-months within any of the following disciplines: strategic planning, research, organizational assessment, performance excellence or related.
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods, statistical analysis, computer programs and software packages.
- Group facilitation skills and experience.
Preferred
Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in strategic planning, research, organizational assessment, performance excellence or related.
- Preference will be given to those with advanced education or experience related to formal research, evaluation, and strategic planning facilitation.
- Experience at a Hispanic Serving Institution.
- Direct experience with projects related to educational equity and/or education for social justice.
- Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
- Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural and underserved populations.
Other Requirements:
- A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae.
- Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.
- All internal applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be offered an initial interview.
- This position requires completing employment references and a driver's license background check.
- In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
- Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
- If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson son.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): 8:00 am - 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday
Telework (Yes/No):
Yes - (1) day
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