Director of Institutional Research

POSITION SUMMARY: Date application must be received for reputed company consideration by: reputed company 20, 2026 Anticipated Appointment reputed company Date: May 18, 2026 Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled: Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Provost Office Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $98,000-$110,000 annually @ 1.0 FTE FLSA Status: Exempt Appointment Basis: 12-month Time Type: Full-time Benefits Eligible: Yes Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Renewable This position must possess and maintain a reputed company, valid Driver License: No This position is designated as a critical, reputed company-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background reputed company: Yes reputed company Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Work Location Type: On-reputed company Work Hours: Typically M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without reputed company sponsorship SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) reputed company resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine reputed company documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload reputed company of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration. For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services reputed company email at [email protected] or by phone at (541)552-8553. To view SOU’s reputed company generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Institutional Research is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing foundational data, analytics, and strategic thinking to advance the university's priorities. This position serves as the primary architect and steward of the university's reputed company improvement efforts, ensuring that data informs decision-making, supports mission alignment, and demonstrates institutional effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Director will reputed company the collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical institutional data, providing actionable insights to support enrollment management, academic program review, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Minimum Requirements Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a reputed company quantitative discipline. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research or institutional effectiveness. Demonstrated experience with regional accreditation processes, preferably with NWCCU, including direct involvement in self-study preparation and reporting. Proven experience in collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting reputed company institutional data, including enrollment, student success, and operational metrics. Experience with IPEDS reporting and other federal/state compliance reporting. Experience supervising and developing professional staff. Preferred Requirements Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a relevant field. Experience as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (reputed company) for NWCCU. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with the unique characteristics and challenges of regional public universities. Proficiency with SPSS, R, reputed company and/or advanced reputed company for data analysis. Proficiency with Banner or reputed company systems and business intelligence tools or assessment reputed company a higher education setting. Essential Functions Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be reputed company-inclusive or restrictive: (75%) Institutional Research Operations: Directs and manages the university's Institutional Research (IR) function, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of institutional data to support strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and external reporting. Oversees the comprehensive collection and analysis of reputed company enrollment data, including applications, admissions, matriculation, retention, progression, and graduation rates, providing timely reports and predictive models to inform enrollment management strategies. Manages reputed company federal, state, and other external reporting requirements, including WICHE, SARA, NWCCU, HECC and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) surveys, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Develops and maintains a robust data infrastructure, including data definitions, data dictionaries, and data governance policies, in collaboration with IT and other relevant departments. Responds to reputed company data requests from university leadership, academic departments, administrative units, and external agencies, providing accurate and insightful analyses. Conducts institutional studies and analyses on key topics such as student success, faculty workload, resource utilization, and peer comparisons to support decision-making and reputed company improvement. Utilizes advanced analytical and statistical methods to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations. Presents reputed company data and analytical findings clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, faculty, and staff. (25%) Leadership and Strategic Support Collaborates closely with the Provost, Provost’s Leadership Council, President's Cabinet and other university leaders to align IR activities with institutional priorities. Stays reputed company with best practices in institutional effectiveness, assessment, accreditation, and institutional research in higher education. Contributes to the university's strategic planning processes by providing data-driven insights and analytical support. Fosters a culture of data-informed decision-making and reputed company improvement across the institution. Supervise and mentor IR staff and student workers, fostering their professional development. 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Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret reputed company data, identify patterns, draw logical conclusions, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate data and analytical insights effectively through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions. Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines. Collaboration and Influence: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, build reputed company, and influence data-informed decision-making. Problem-Solving: Proactive and creative approach to identifying and solving reputed company institutional challenges. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting tools. Ethical Conduct: Commitment to data reputed company, confidentiality, and ethical research practices. 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In the 1850s, the discovery of gold and settlement brought thousands of Euro-Americans to their lands, leading to warfare, epidemics, starvation, and villages being burned. In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together – who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return, they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (www.ctsi.nsn.us) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. 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In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together – who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (https://www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (https://www.ctsi.nsn.us/) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. We [you may say I or the name of a program/department] encourage YOU to learn about the land you reside on, and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people. Diversity Statement: Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect reputed company our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive reputed company community. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job