Executive Director, Institutional Research

The Executive Director of Institutional Research provides leadership and oversight for the College’s institutional research, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness functions. The position oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to support strategic planning, informed decision-making, student success, and continuous improvement.

Working collaboratively with College leadership and departments, the Executive Director supports institutional performance evaluation, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and required state and federal reporting. The position promotes data-driven decision-making to advance the College’s mission and strategic goals.
Flexible hours may be required.

Travel will be required, as this position will work on both the Gloucester and Cumberland Campuses.
 

1. Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the College’s institutional research, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness activities in collaboration with the Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer and appropriate departments.
2. Supervises departmental personnel, assigns responsibilities, establishes performance expectations, and conducts annual evaluations of direct reports. Oversees daily operations to ensure effective and timely completion of institutional research, reporting, and assessment responsibilities.
3. Develops, coordinates, and conducts institutional research, including surveys, needs assessments, feasibility studies, benchmarking, and statistical analyses to evaluate College programs, services, and institutional performance.
4. Oversees the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of institutional data to support informed decision-making, strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
5. Coordinates and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of required federal, state, accreditation, and other external institutional reports.
6. Responds to internal and external research and data requests, providing accurate and meaningful information to support institutional initiatives and operational needs.
7. Oversees institutional data systems, including the College’s data warehouse, to promote data integrity, accessibility, consistency, and effective reporting in collaboration with Information Technology and other departments.
8. Supports academic and administrative program reviews, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness initiatives through research, analysis, and evaluation.
9. Develops and analyzes enrollment projections, student success indicators, retention, graduation, and other institutional performance measures to support enrollment management and student success strategies.
10. Provides research, analysis, and assessment support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the College’s strategic, master, and departmental plans.
11. Collaborates with the College’s Accreditation Liaison Officer and appropriate departments to support Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation requirements, institutional and academic assessments, and related reporting.
12. Represents the College in professional organizations, conferences, and statewide research initiatives; maintains collaborative relationships with institutional research and assessment professionals and promotes institutional data literacy.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• IR Analysts
• Research Associate
• PT Research Staff
• Student Workers

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Research, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analysis, assessment, institutional effectiveness, or a related field, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising personnel, managing departmental operations, and coordinating institution-wide research and assessment initiatives. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, survey design, database management, and institutional reporting.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data warehousing, and data management practices.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, reporting, and data visualization software, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively.
• Knowledge of institutional assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, and federal and state higher education reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with College leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours to meet departmental and College needs.
• Ability to travel between multiple campus locations as required, utilizing a personal vehicle for travel.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position: 

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, such as picking, pinching, typing

Physical requirements of the position:

• Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity 

Workplace conditions of the position:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. 

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.