Director of Institutional Research
Anderson University invites applications for the position of Director of Institutional Research. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning are encouraged to apply.
The Director of Institutional Research performs all necessary functions related to the collection, management, interpretation, and use of institutional data for planning, assessment, and decision-making in support of the University’s mission and strategic goals. The director proactively facilitates access to information maintained in the university’s administrative/student information system to support University operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data/information released in reports or studies, and providing data analysis, reporting, or research as needed to support institutional objectives. The Director will report directly to the Office of the Provost and works with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Legal, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the data management and use complies with regulatory requirements and security policies.
The successful candidate will possess a master’s degree in data analytics, research, statistics, or a related field. Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a doctoral program in a similar field is preferred. Previous working experience with data management, institutional research, SPSS/SAS/R or equivalent statistical software, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent visualization software, and SQL is required. Demonstrated skills in supervision, communication, and data information decision making essential.
To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application, resume, contact information for three professional references and an Anderson University Staff Application to: pday@andersonuniversity.edu
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Anderson University is a private Christian institution of higher education committed to developing a diverse campus and culture that is reflective of God’s Kingdom and biblical unity. Anderson University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs.
The dedicated faculty and staff of Anderson University are committed to assuring a Christ-centered educational environment of excellence. In order to fulfil its religious tenets, and as recognized by law, those seeking employment at the University must be of the Christian faith and agree to respect and not undermine the University’s mission, values, vision, and Statement of Faith. Inquiries related to our commitment to diversity may be directed to HR@andersonuniversity.edu.