Director of Institutional Research

Nebraska State College System - Chadron, Peru, and Wayne Sta

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a related field
  • Strong understanding of data management and institutional research processes
  • Proven leadership experience in a higher education setting
  • Ability to develop and supervise data reporting systems
  • Experience working with campus stakeholders across various departments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of campus data and technology systems
  • Establish priorities for campus reporting processes
  • Supervise the preparation of data reports and ad-hoc requests
  • Coordinate the completion of reports and surveys for internal and external stakeholders
  • Foster professional development and continuous improvement within the Institutional Research team
  • Publish periodic and annual enrollment and campus summaries
  • Collaborate on college committees and engage with the campus community

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive campus environment for continuous improvement
  • Participation in college committees
  • Potential for leadership growth within the institution
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director of Institutional Research

Nature of Work

The Director of Institutional Research leads the development, validation, and assimilation of appropriate enrollment, student, faculty, and relevant data reports for the campus community and outside agencies in support of campus planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Work closely with information technology and other appropriate units on campus to lead, develop and maintain campus data bases, technology, and data archival systems relating to institutional research
2. Provide leadership for multiple, simultaneous campus reporting processes and establish reporting development and process priorities

3. Supervise the completion of data reports and ad-hoc requests, and provide Institutional Research support for a variety of State College System and Wayne State Campus stakeholders

4. Coordinate and supervise the completion of student, enrollment, alumni, facility, and faculty-related reports and surveys for internal and external audiences including system, state, and federal reports

5. Provide leadership and support for the Institutional Research team, including professional development & continuous improvement through process review, assessment, revision, and training

6. Develop, complete, and publish periodic and annual enrollment and campus summaries

7. Oversee the development and maintenance of the Student Right to Know webpage

8. Coordinate the completion of the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE)

9. Serve on college committees and work collaboratively with campus community members

10. Supervise and evaluate Institutional Research staff and administer budget

11. Ensure adherence to IR, institutional, and NSCS policies and procedures

12. Other job-related duties as assigned by the VPAA

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $85,000-$100,000.

FTE

1.000

FLSA
Exempt

Union Status
Non-Union

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PS1707P

Desired Start Date

Open Date
07/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking a Director of Institutional Research.

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