Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Application Procedure:
Required Applicant Documents
Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Contact Information for Applicants
Cindy Lotz
cllotz@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 09/08/2025 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open Until Filled
Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Contact Information for Applicants
Cindy Lotz
cllotz@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 09/08/2025 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open Until Filled
Job Duties
The Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer (CDIEO) is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the governance, management, and utilization of data across the university. The CDIEO ensures that data is leveraged to support institutional effectiveness, student success, academic planning, and operational efficiency. The CDIEO will lead efforts to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and security while fostering a data-driven culture across academic and administrative units. This role leads the University Data Analytics Unit and collaborates with senior leadership, faculty, and staff to align data initiatives with the university’s strategic goals, including student success, research advancement, and operational optimization. The CDIEO will also monitor operational data and alert the CFO and university leadership about emerging trends and patterns that impact the effectiveness of institutional priorities.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, analytics, information governance, or institutional research, preferably in higher education or the public sector.
3. Demonstrated experience in building and implementing enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks.
4. Exceptional communication, project management, and change leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in data science, information systems, higher education administration or a related field
2. Experience with data analytics, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
3. Demonstrated experience with leveraging data to inform institutional strategy, planning, and effectiveness
4. Familiarity with higher education data systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Canvas) and experience with accreditation processes
Institution Description
On February 18, 1857, Illinois Gov. William Bissell signed a bill creating a normal school and establishing the Board of Education of the state of Illinois as its governing body. The bill stipulated that the permanent location would be the place that offered the most favorable inducements. Jesse W. Fell took up the campaign for Bloomington and obtained financial backing totaling $141,000. Abraham Lincoln, acting as attorney for the Board, drew up the bond guaranteeing the Bloomington citizens would fulfill their financial pledges. Illinois State University was consequently founded as the first public institution of higher education in the state.
Established as a teacher education institution, Illinois State has developed into a multipurpose university with degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Seven colleges offer approximately 174 undergraduate majors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. One of 12 public universities in Illinois, the alumni base has now grown to more than 235,000.
Established as a teacher education institution, Illinois State has developed into a multipurpose university with degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Seven colleges offer approximately 174 undergraduate majors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. One of 12 public universities in Illinois, the alumni base has now grown to more than 235,000.
Benefits
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Application Due Date: 2025-11-08
Job Start Date: 2026-01-01
Salary: $215000 - $230000
City: Normal
State/Province/Region: IL
Institution: Illinois State University
Reports To: Vice President for Finance and Planning
Staff # Reporting to Position: 20
Reports In Office: Vice President for Finance and Planning
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