Director of Institutional Research

Director Of Institutional Research

The Director of Institutional Research directs MGA's institutional research, data governance, and analytics functions. The Director supports the mission of MGA by reporting institutional data to federal, state, University System of Georgia, and other education agencies; administering and analyzing national and institutional surveys; developing predictive analytics and data visualization capabilities; and providing decision-support to institutional leadership. The Director establishes and enforces data governance standards, ensures the integrity and ethical use of institutional data, and plays an integral role in advancing MGA's compliance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making agenda.

The Director reports to the Chief Planning Officer/Vice President for Institutional Strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Data Management, Compliance, and Reporting (25%) - Maintains databases, manages data, and creates reports designed to support institutional, federal, state, and University System of Georgia reporting requirements, including IPEDS and state accountability reports.
• Data Governance and Analytics (20%) - Develops and enforces data governance policies, standards, and stewardship practices in coordination with campus data owners.
• Survey Administration and Institutional Research (15%) - Oversees the administration, analysis, and dissemination of national surveys (e.g., NSSE, CCSSE, HERI) and develops institution-specific survey instruments to support strategic planning and assessment.
• Strategic Planning and Decision Support (20%) - Provides reliable and relevant data and information to facilitate and support institutional strategic planning, budgeting, program assessment, and the development of institutional policy decisions.
• Professional Development and Representation (10%) - Participates in professional development related to institutional research, planning, data management, data analysis, and assessment activities.
• Other Duties (10%) - Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications include educational requirements and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in statistics, data science, public policy, institutional research, or a closely related field. Required experience includes five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research within a higher education environment, including experience sufficient to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff.

Experience with enterprise data systems (e.g., Banner, People Soft) and data visualization/business intelligence platforms is also required.

Preferred Qualifications include demonstrated experience with predictive analytics, machine learning applications, or advanced statistical modeling in higher education. Preferred educational qualifications include a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. Preferred experience includes experience administering and analyzing national survey instruments (e.g., NSSE, CCSSE, HERI). Experience with in a multi-campus institution or university system environment is also preferred.