Job TitleDirector of Institutional Research
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentEnrollment Management
Proposed Minimum Salary$7,500.00 monthly
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job Description

The Director of Institutional Research, under general direction, develops, manages, and coordinates Institutional Research operations. Collaborates with faculty and staff to compile, analyze, and report a wide range of institutional data, which includes institutional characteristics, enrollments, and student achievements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities:

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  Ensures that information is collected and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal, State, System, and University reporting requirements.

  
  


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  Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of online databases as well as the composite information system storing archival information for retrieval to enhance reporting.

  
  


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  Develops technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision making.

  
  


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  Manages daily activities of the department with regards to recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

  
  


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  Analyzes University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.

  
  


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  Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.

  
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

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  Master's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
  


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  Ten years of related experience.

  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

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  Extensive knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements related to Texas public universities; such as CBM, IPEDS, and associated accountability systems.

  
  


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  Experience working with the following data sources, reporting tools, and visualization platforms: Ellucian Banner, MS Dynamics, IBM Cognos, Operational Data Store, PowerBi, Tableau

  
  


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  Expertise in research methods, data analysis, and statistical techniques to support educational research, grant writing, continuous improvement, and student success initiatives.

  
  

Salary: $90,000

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm; night and weekends as needed.

Work Location: This is not a remote position and selected candidate will be required to work on campus. Flexible or hybrid work schedules to allow for some remote work may be permitted as determined appropriate by supervisor.

To Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and the contact information of three professional references when applying for this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.