Application Procedure:
Ransom Everglades School has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications (resumes and letters of interest) should be made through the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/ransom-everglades-school/director-institutional-research
Berkley Braden, Managing Associate
Dan Rodas, Partner
Mia Carpiniello, Senior Associate
Nicole Sancilio, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Job Duties
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Institutional Research and Analytics will promote a culture of data-informed decision-making across the school, taking the lead in integrating institutional research more closely with departments schoolwide. The position will communicate with diverse audiences, create sustainable processes, and demonstrate deep knowledge of current trends in institutional research. In addition to providing the data and analysis required to support institutional effectiveness in day-to-day operations, the Director of Institutional Research and Analytics will be a partner and thought leader, advising Ransom Everglades’ leadership on trends and key issues to enhance the School’s standing.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to think broadly about institutional effectiveness, data governance, and the influence of data analysis on curriculum, student learning outcomes, school initiatives, admission, and college counseling. They will provide guidance on ways that institutional research should interface with other functions and offices, and how it can most effectively support the academic enterprise for student success. Demonstrated experience in institutional research, assessment, information management, and analytics will be priorities. This person must have a record of collaborating across divisions or departments, as well as working with unstructured data to find the truth behind observations. The Director will support campus-wide initiatives, such as accreditation and strategic planning. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to synthesize and present complex data in a clear, concise, and understandable manner are essential attributes for the role.
Institution Description
Ransom Everglades School (RE), a top-tier independent day school in the Miami-Coconut Grove area, seeks a forward-thinking, intellectually curious, and collaborative strategist and analyst to serve as its first Director of Institutional Research and Analytics. Contributing to a culture of excellence and continual innovation, the director will join one of the world’s leading independent schools as it deepens a commitment to data-informed self-evaluation in support of the school’s day-to-day operations, mission, and strategic goals. This is an opportunity to partner with the Head of School, the Chief Operating Officer, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders in leading and shaping institutional research for the RE community.
Benefits
Ransom Everglades School (RE) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which RE has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. RE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Application Due Date: 2024-12-01
Job Start Date: 2025-07-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Miami
State/Province/Region: FL
Institution: Ransom Everglades School
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Chief Operating Officer