Vice President of Analytics, Strategy, and Research
Application Procedure:
College of DuPage has retained Stanton Chase, an executive search and leadership advisory firm, as its search partner. Please direct expressions of interest and nominations to DC_DuPage_VPASR@stantonchase.com. Interested candidates should submit materials by December 15, 2025, for full consideration.
Meredith Harper Bonham, PhD
Director
Stanton Chase DC
Prianka Maharaj
Talent & Operations Manager
Stanton Chase DC
Meredith Harper Bonham, PhD
Director
Stanton Chase DC
Prianka Maharaj
Talent & Operations Manager
Stanton Chase DC
Job Duties
- Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of the College’s strategic and annual plans in collaboration with the President, Cabinet, and campus community, ensuring alignment between institutional priorities, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide overall leadership to analytics and institutional research, ensuring effective data governance, advanced analytics capabilities, and operational excellence in research design, data collection, and strategic reporting.
- Champion a culture of data-informed decision-making by embedding performance metrics into institutional operations, promoting data literacy, and providing actionable insights that guide planning and resource allocation.
- Advance the use of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and inform strategic decision-making that enhances student success and institutional performance.
- Oversee institutional accreditation and regulatory compliance activities, coordinating the development, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators to meet the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission and state agencies.
- Collaborate with Cabinet colleagues and campus stakeholders to align research and analytics with the College’s vision, mission, and strategic goals, while fostering the College’s culture of care.
- Represent the College as a senior leader and Cabinet member, providing counsel to the President and positioning the College as a leader in research, analytics, and strategy among peer institutions.
- Ensure compliance with COD policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements for institutional research and reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the President.
Job Qualifications
- A master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university is required; a doctorate is preferred.
- Ten (10) years of related experience with seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a large, complex organization. Preferred experience in higher education working on a senior-level team.
- Successful experience in the development of strategic/annual planning and evaluation processes to support institutional efficiencies, effectiveness, and performance excellence.
- Successful experience in leading, developing, and managing technology platforms for data analytics and information dissemination.
- Demonstrated ability to design and sustain performance improvement systems that leverage data and analytics to enhance complex institutional processes, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive a data-informed culture across a large, suburban college environment.
- Comprehensive experience with program-level and institutional-level accreditation and reaffirmation processes, with preferred experience in Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation within a multi-campus or large-scale college setting.
- Successful experience in programmatic, budgetary, and personnel management within a complex, multidepartment organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to the College’s culture of care and to understanding and respecting the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of students and employees in a suburban community college setting.
Institution Description
About College of DuPage:
Since its inception in 1967, College of DuPage (COD) has matured into something special. COD is a community college with far-reaching impact, rooted in a community that supports its mission, and continually evolving with the needs and demands of an ever-changing world. Among Illinois’ public colleges and universities, COD is the largest community college in the state, with more than 29,000 students, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. COD offers six associate degrees, 72 Associate in Applied Science degrees, 78 degree programs, and 172 certificate programs in career and technical areas of study.
The Opportunity:
The Vice President of Analytics, Strategy, and Research is a senior leader and member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for advancing strategic and annual planning at College of DuPage. The role provides overall leadership for analytics and institutional research, ensuring strong data governance, advanced analytics capabilities, and institutional effectiveness. Working collaboratively with Cabinet colleagues and campus stakeholders, and espousing the College's culture of care, the Vice President drives strategic initiatives, monitors key performance indicators related to accreditation and institutional priorities, and fosters a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. As a key partner to the President, this role integrates analytics, strategy, and research to support the College's mission, enhance student success, and guide future growth.
The successful candidate in this role will:
Since its inception in 1967, College of DuPage (COD) has matured into something special. COD is a community college with far-reaching impact, rooted in a community that supports its mission, and continually evolving with the needs and demands of an ever-changing world. Among Illinois’ public colleges and universities, COD is the largest community college in the state, with more than 29,000 students, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. COD offers six associate degrees, 72 Associate in Applied Science degrees, 78 degree programs, and 172 certificate programs in career and technical areas of study.
The Opportunity:
The Vice President of Analytics, Strategy, and Research is a senior leader and member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for advancing strategic and annual planning at College of DuPage. The role provides overall leadership for analytics and institutional research, ensuring strong data governance, advanced analytics capabilities, and institutional effectiveness. Working collaboratively with Cabinet colleagues and campus stakeholders, and espousing the College's culture of care, the Vice President drives strategic initiatives, monitors key performance indicators related to accreditation and institutional priorities, and fosters a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. As a key partner to the President, this role integrates analytics, strategy, and research to support the College's mission, enhance student success, and guide future growth.
The successful candidate in this role will:
- Lead a united, collaborative effort across the College and cabinet to set a clear, shared planning process.
- Establish and sustain a culture of data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes.
- Gain trust and respect as a strategic leader who aligns planning, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation processes.
- Drive mission-driven planning through informed strategies, facility with technology, and institutional alignment.
Benefits
A benefits form can be provided to candidates. Additionally, there is a benefits page online: https://www.cod.edu/about/humanresources/benefits.html
Application Due Date: 2025-12-15
Job Start Date: 2025-04-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Glen Ellyn
State/Province/Region: IL
Institution: College of DuPage
Reports To: President
Staff # Reporting to Position: 2
Reports In Office: n/a
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