The Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, & Research provides leadership in managing college data and performs all essential functions related to the identification, collection, interpretation, and communication of institutional data for planning, assessment, and decision-making purposes. This position works collaboratively with college constituents to prioritize research agendas; design and manage datasets and research projects; to provide consultative guidance and oversight on assessment processes and survey instruments; to support data informed decision-making collegewide; and to ensure access to and integrity of college data.

The Director implements operational strategy and provides daily oversight for the college's research department and effectively sustains a data-informed organizational culture in furtherment of the institution's strategic goals including achievement of equity in educational outcomes by race, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.

· Assessment and Research: Facilitate the provision and distribution of institutional information, data, and analysis to support the research and reporting needs of the college.

· Collaboration and Relationships: Responsible for the administration and strategic application of college data and research resources in support of administration and department needs.

· Administration and Leadership: Lead, supervise, and direct department personnel to ensure staff are skilled and available as needed, collective bargaining agreements and Minnesota State policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, and projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines and stay within budget.

· Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the positive reputation of the department and organization as a viable business partner.

· Master's degree; major field of study or degree emphasis in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology or Sociology with an emphasis on quantitative research methods.

· Ability to communicate (written, verbal, listening, and human relations) in a culturally responsive manner on a diverse college campus, including helping various communities understand data and its implications.

· At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

· Solid knowledge of and experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies applicable to postsecondary education sufficient to provide guidance and direction to staff and consultants engaged in these activities.

· Ability to effectively query and analyze data from large relational databases, including Excel, PowerBI, SQL, R, and other data analysis programs.

· Ability to effectively identify, interpret, and present significant trends through the use of data.

· General understanding of higher education and issues surrounding enrollment and accountability.

· Experience coordinating and effectively prioritizing the institutional research needs for a complex organization.

· Fiscal management experience in developing and administering budgets.

· Extensive supervisory experience, particularly in project management, designing and implementing work plans and goals, and clearly establishing work priorities.
· Demonstrated knowledge of assessing and advancing racial equity in higher education, especially in course success outcomes and climate assessments.
· Proven experience preparing and communicating data reports and recommendations to advance an organization's equity and inclusion goals, including designing inclusive survey instruments.
· Experience designing and administering program evaluation.
· Ability to coordinate several simultaneous activities to meet organizational goals and objectives.
· Ability to be flexible, innovative, and responsive to change by recognizing problems and generating solutions.

Ability to perform work that requires the following:

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is located in the heart of beautiful Central Minnesota, just an hour from the Twin Cities. Founded in 1948 as the second technical college in the state, SCTCC has committed to meeting the needs of our community through its 90+ programs of study that closely match the types of jobs available in the area. Learn more about our area here: https://www.stcloudshines.com/

SCTCC is proud to be a Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Agency.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, SCTCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation.

Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met. For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP. The contract outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.