Director of Institutional Research

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees.

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsible for curating and leading a culture of data literacy and decision making across the organization. Provides leadership for research, reporting, and business intelligence to support institutional goals. Serves as the primary custodian of institutional data and ensures timely and accurate submission of state and federal reports. Directs the development, analysis, and dissemination of data, which includes, but is not limited to, academic programs, accreditation, enrollment, engagement, economic impact, and demographics.

• Six years of related experience in research activities in education or a related field, with at least two years in supervisory or leadership roles

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Python).
• Data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• State and federal reporting and compliance in higher education (e.g., IPEDS and state reporting)

• Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action
• Quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis, including predictive analytics and forecasting.
• Converting complex information into simple, readable form
• Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver presentations, reports, and summaries of quantitative insights to non-quantitative audiences in order to foster understanding and acceptance of findings
• Project management and attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Designing dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations
• Translating complex analytic findings into accessible, actionable narratives for non-technical audiences
• Project management, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff

• Experience in a community college or multi-campus environment
• Demonstrated experience with advanced analytics, such as machine learning methods or AI-assisted modeling
• Experience with data architecture and pipelines (e.g., data warehouses, ETL)

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay range for this position starts at $83,826.00 - $ annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with a first initial review date of May 26, 2026.

• Culture:
  Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits:
  Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and semester breaks.
• Panther Perks:
  Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development:
  Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans