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$75 - $110/hr

Reports directly to the Executive Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The standard work week is Monday through ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for of institutional research in the United States is $83,712.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectOf Institutional ResearchData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Education, Research, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, research officesVarious industries, corporate settings, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education, research institutionsBusiness, healthcare, finance, tech
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

While both roles involve data analysis, Of Institutional Research focuses on educational data and institutional improvement, whereas Data Analysts work across diverse industries analyzing business or operational data. The credentials and work environments overlap but serve different organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Of Institutional Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,712 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Director of Institutional Research

Wayne, NE • On-site

Association For Institutional Research
Non-Profits • 11 - 50 employees

$90 - $130/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

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.

  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
Job Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Institution Description

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.

Reports To: Vice President of Academic Affairs

Staff # Reporting to Position: 1

Reports In Office: Academic Affairs

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