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Directors of Institutional Research often navigate the challenge of balancing diverse data requests from various campus stakeholders, such as administrators, faculty, and accreditation bodies. This requires strong communication skills to clarify data needs, set realistic expectations, and ensure data integrity while managing tight deadlines. Additionally, they must stay current with evolving compliance standards and effectively translate complex data analyses into actionable insights for decision-makers. Collaboration and the ability to build trust with different departments are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering meaningful results.

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A Director of Institutional Research is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data within an educational institution, typically at colleges or universities. Their main role is to provide data-driven insights to support decision-making, planning, and assessment processes. They often manage teams, develop research methodologies, ensure data quality, and communicate findings to administrators and stakeholders. The director also ensures compliance with accreditation requirements and external reporting obligations. Their work is crucial for institutional effectiveness and strategic planning.
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Director of Institutional Research

Nebraska State College System - Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Director of Institutional Research
Nature of Work
The Director of Institutional Research leads the development, validation, and assimilation of appropriate enrollment, student, faculty, and relevant data reports for the campus community and outside agencies in support of campus planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Examples of Work Performed
1. Work closely with information technology and other appropriate units on campus to lead, develop and maintain campus data bases, technology, and data archival systems relating to institutional research
2. Provide leadership for multiple, simultaneous campus reporting processes and establish reporting development and process priorities
3. Supervise the completion of data reports and ad-hoc requests, and provide Institutional Research support for a variety of State College System and Wayne State Campus stakeholders
4. Coordinate and supervise the completion of student, enrollment, alumni, facility, and faculty-related reports and surveys for internal and external audiences including system, state, and federal reports
5. Provide leadership and support for the Institutional Research team, including professional development & continuous improvement through process review, assessment, revision, and training
6. Develop, complete, and publish periodic and annual enrollment and campus summaries
7. Oversee the development and maintenance of the Student Right to Know webpage
8. Coordinate the completion of the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE)
9. Serve on college committees and work collaboratively with campus community members
10. Supervise and evaluate Institutional Research staff and administer budget
11. Ensure adherence to IR, institutional, and NSCS policies and procedures
12. Other job-related duties as assigned by the VPAA
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $85,000-$100,000.
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1707P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
07/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Wayne State College is seeking a Director of Institutional Research.
General Information
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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