Interim Associate Director for Research - MNSCU Administrator

Position Overview

Working Title:

Interim Associate Director for Research - MNSCU Administrator 5
Institution:
Minnesota State System Office
Classification

Title:

MnSCU Administrator 5
Union: 220:
Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
City:
St. Paul
Salary Range: $89,275.00 - $
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term)

• Fulfill all aspects of Federal and state institutional research reporting, primarily IPEDS submissions.
• Assess potential sources of enterprise reporting data needed to fulfill reporting requirements.
• Supervise the production of accurate and durable reporting files that meet IPEDS requirements.
• Design and support data validation and troubleshoot processes and data fields as needed.
• Serve as a national expert on IPEDS and participate in internal or external work groups to further reporting efforts.
• Provide definitive expertise for IT, data governance, and enterprise reporting initiatives that use IPEDS metrics.

• Master’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience conducting sophisticated research and analysis from project design to report construction.
• Two (2) years of experience with IPEDS data and reporting, including developing operational definitions for IPEDS.
• Expertise querying data from large relational data sets (e.g., TOAD, SQL, Access).
• Familiarity with federal and state data privacy requirements (FERPA, HIPAA).
• Experience designing data validation tailored to data abstraction and census events.
• Understanding of factors influencing higher education student enrollment and success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

• Doctoral or other post‑master’s degree.
• Seven (7) years of experience conducting sophisticated research and analysis.
• Two (2) or more years as an IPEDS Keyholder, Coordinator or State Coordinator at multiple institutional levels.
• Experience staging and uploading data for IPEDS, OHE, or similar systems, or using the National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker.
• Expertise developing reporting techniques for institutional research, student success, and enrollment management.
• Experience with visualization/reporting software such as Tableau, SAS Visual Analytics, or Power BI.
• Experience in institutional research at the campus level or collaborating across multiple functional areas.

Monday-Friday 8:00am‑4:30pm
Hybrid Work Arrangement (Office and Telework)

Comprehensive health, dental, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, and pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts.
Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Dedicated professional development and tuition waivers.

Desired

Start Date:

07‑29‑2026
Position End Date: 06‑30‑2027
Open Date: 06‑22‑2026
Close Date: 07‑02‑2026

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.