Assistant Director, Institutional Research
Application Procedure:
Please view the posting and apply here: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90468
Job Duties
The Assistant Director of Institutional Research serves a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness as the lead analyst, subject matter expert, and a strategic partner to the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for leading complex research projects, overseeing data governance, and providing timely, accurate, and actionable data and insights to inform institutional decision-making and planning, satisfy external reporting requirements, and support institutional effectiveness and equitable student outcomes. The Assistant Director supervises the Research Analyst(s), and supports the Director, as needed.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Team Leadership and Mentorship- Supervise and mentor the Research Analyst(s), providing guidance on projects, conducting quality assurance reviews, and fostering their professional development.
- Data Management and Governance- Lead the College’s institutional research activities, including the development and maintenance of datasets, models, and data integrity checks. Support institutional data governance and ensure data quality.
- Research, Analytics, and Reporting- Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses, including strategic research projects, external reporting (i.e., IPEDS), and ad-hoc data requests.
- Data Visualization and Communication- Oversee the development of interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences. Present information and collaborate across the institution to enhance data literacy.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including serving on college committees.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Extensive experience in data analytics and interpreting data.
- Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibilities within institutional research or a related data analysis field.
- Experience with external reporting to federal and state agencies, grants, accreditors, and other reporting bodies.
- Extensive Experience working with relational databases and programming in SQL, SAS, or other related languages (i.e., R, SPSS, Python).
- Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization technology.
- Thorough knowledge in the application of quantitative research methods and both descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Thorough knowledge in data analytics and the use of data to answer questions and solve problems.
- Knowledge of data governance, data privacy and ethical data use.
- Strong research and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in extracting and manipulating data from relational databases.
- Expertise in SAS or similar statistical programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, SPSS, Python).
- Excellent data visualization skills. · Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc).
- High level of attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Lead and conduct research projects and apply analytical and evaluative techniques, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
- Effectively communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.
- Travel and work at all campus locations.
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience working in a community college setting.
- Experience with predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.
- Supervisory experience
Institution Description
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.
Virginia Peninsula Community College is the sixth largest community college in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), serving the residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the counties of York and James City.
Virginia Peninsula Community College is the sixth largest community college in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), serving the residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the counties of York and James City.
Benefits
Virginia Peninsula Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package through the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management for a summary of employee benefits.
Other Benefits include:
- Educational Aid / Continuous Learning
- Short Term / Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- Purchase of Service
Application Due Date: 2025-11-21
Job Start Date: 2026-01-12
Salary: $78000 - $88000
City: Hampton
State/Province/Region: VA
Institution: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Reports To: Director
Staff # Reporting to Position: 1
Reports In Office: Institutional Research (soon to be Office of Analytics and Planning)
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