Job Title: DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH - Harper College, Palatine, IL

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date:

Institution: Renowned for excellence in teaching and learning, William Rainey Harper College has been enriching lives through learning for more than 40 years. Located in Palatine, IL, Harper is the community college for Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College enrolls over 25,000 students of all ages, is committed to diversity and encourages the development of multicultural perspectives.

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Job Duties: We're looking for a dynamic administrator who can be a champion for data-based decision making. You'll be recognized and rewarded for your creativity, vision, and drive.

Harper College is currently seeking candidates for the Director of Institutional Research position. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight to institutional research initiatives. Primary responsibilities include facilitating the use of data in planning and assessment and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting obligations and accreditation requirements. The ability to engage the College in the pursuit of continuous program improvement and present information in a meaningful modality to the user is critical.

Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in Social Science, Educational Psychology, Statistics, Educational Research, or related field required. Ph.D. Ed.D. preferred.
* Three to five years progressive leadership experience working in complex research environments handling large quantities of data, diverse research needs and quality control systems.
* Demonstrated experience with communication strategies that share data in ways that they can be understood and utilized.
* Prior experience with national movements in community college industry to lead data-based decision making efforts to improve student success preferred i.e. Achieving The Dream.
* Expertise in using statistical software (SPSS or SAS) and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
* Banner experience a plus.

Salary/Benefits: Employees at Harper thrive in a supportive, diverse environment; enjoy excellent benefits; and find inspiration in our ever changing campus setting which features a center for multicultural learning, library, full calendar of cultural events, and a wellness/fitness center.

To Apply: View additional job duties, benefit details and complete our required online application via our Jobs Web site.

EEO/AA: Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.