Director of Institutional Research and Analytics

Director of Institutional Research and Analytics

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option:
Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.

Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

• Lead and oversee institutional research activities that support strategic planning, student success initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and execute a research agenda aligned with accreditation, post-secondary outcomes, and program evaluation.
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining to student outcomes and program evaluation.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring findings inform institutional policies and practices.
• Support faculty and staff using research tools, statistical programming (e.g., R, Python), and methodologies for curriculum and program assessment.

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring accuracy, security, and ethical use of institutional data.
• Implement data visualization, predictive analytics, and AI/ML techniques to drive insight into student outcomes, workforce development, and institutional performance.
• Collaborate with the IT department to enhance data systems for reporting, compliance, and strategic planning (e.g., data warehouses, cloud-based analytics, and machine learning pipelines).
• Foster a data-informed culture, providing training in modern analytics and data science techniques to faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff, ensuring research findings are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Serve as a resource for institutional research, guiding evidence-based approaches to academic and administrative improvements.
• Develop executive-level reports, translating complex analytics into actionable strategies for senior leadership.
• Represent the college in state and regional discussions on institutional research, analytics, and data science applications in higher education.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education, Educational Research, Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of significant experience in institutional research and/or data analytics responsibilities within a higher education setting.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.
• Strong background in data science, statistical modeling, and advanced analytics.
• Expertise in institutional research, assessment, and IR compliance.
• Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI applications in higher education or related fields preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred.
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate across departments.

• Req
• Grant Funded:
  No
• Compensation Range: $99,229.00 - $
• Compensation Type:
  Salaried
• Pay determined by experience, education, and qualifications
• Work Schedule:
  
  M-F 8 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Work Hours:
  
  40 hours/week
• Testing:
  Yes
• Targeted Hire Date: 11/20/2025
• Benefits:
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Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at the time of application.

Note:

An official transcript is required at the time of hire.

EOE, including disability and veteran