Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. This critical role provides strategic leadership in institutional research, assessment, and effectiveness efforts, guiding data governance, business intelligence, and assessment practices to support student success, systemic equity, and institutional effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs + Provost, the Director will play a vital role in fostering data-driven decision-making that advances CIA’s mission and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
The Director oversees the college’s external and internal reporting and conducts comprehensive data analyses to support institutional planning, assessment, and decision-making. This includes examining student success metrics, enrollment trends, accreditation evidence, career and alumni outcomes, and other key data points. The role is responsible for managing assessment practices, facilitating program reviews, and planning research methodologies and surveys to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, the Director will coordinate national surveys and federal reporting efforts, co-chair the institution-wide data governance committee, and collaborate with key departments to align strategies with institutional goals. A crucial aspect of this role includes educating stakeholders on data governance and survey design to strengthen a culture of data-informed decision-making across the institution.
CIA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that enriches our community and strengthens our mission. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about using data to drive institutional success and equity, we want to hear from you.
Join CIA, a leader in arts education, where creativity, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a role that champions data-driven decision-making, equity, and student success.