Assistant Director, Institutional Research

Working Title Assistant Director, Institutional Research Role Title Policy and Planning Manager I Role Code 19135-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number  Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $78, Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Work Schedule

M-F; 8 am – 5 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.

This position has been reposted. Applicants who have previously applied do not need to reapply.

The Assistant Director of Institutional Research serves a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness as the lead analyst, subject matter expert, and a 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.

• 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.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• 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 Power
  
  BI or other data visualization technology.

• 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.

• 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.

• Lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
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