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Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

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Serve as the college's central resource for institutional data and intelligence-collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and contextualizing information on students, faculty, staff, alumnae, curricula, finances, and other institutional matters.
Lead the preparation and submission of required external reports, including IPEDS and guidebook surveys (e.g., U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review), ensuring accuracy, appropriate contextualization, and timeliness.
Maintain the OIRE web presence, making available the Fact Book, Common Data Set, and required information on student achievement.
Design, administer, and oversee a regular cycle of institutional surveys; ensure results are effectively integrated into assessment, planning, and institutional improvement efforts.
Advance data governance by participating in the development and implementation of policies and practices that ensure the integrity, security, and appropriate use of institutional data.
Provide strategic leadership for institutional effectiveness and overseeing the Director of Institutional Assessment in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive assessment program by partnering with the Office of Academic Affairs.
Support student success initiatives by analyzing goals and outcomes, evaluating their alignment with mission and strategy, monitoring benchmarks, and recommending evidence-based measurement and evaluation approaches.

Demonstrated expertise in higher education research methods, data analysis, and applied statistics, with the ability to translate findings for non-technical audiences.
Proficiency in data collection, synthesis, interpretation, and presentation, including experience developing dashboards and data visualizations.
Working knowledge of higher education enterprise systems (e.g., Banner or similar ERP) and familiarity with database structure and query tools (e.g., SQL).
Familiarity with IPEDS, SACSCOC accreditation standards, and other relevant federal, state, and regional reporting requirements.
Broad knowledge of current trends and issues in higher education, including student success frameworks, enrollment management, and institutional effectiveness practices.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across an institution-with faculty, staff, senior leadership, and governing board members-exercising sound judgment in matters of confidentiality and prioritization.
Skilled communicator, with the ability to present complex analytical material clearly in both written and oral forms to audiences with varying levels of data literacy.
Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to the accuracy, integrity, and ethical use of data.
Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and capacity for self-directed work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Located in Atlanta, Agnes Scott is a liberal arts college for women with 1,000 students and growing graduate programs in the health sciences.

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Application Due Date: 2026-04-30

Job Start Date: 2026-06-01

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

City: Atlanta

State/Province/Region: GA

Institution: Agnes Scott College

Reports To: Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Board

Staff # Reporting to Position: 1

Reports In Office: President

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