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Executive Director, Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Executive Director, Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
 Executive Director, Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness Foothill-De Anza Community College District Salary: $167,359.15 - $235,491.17 Annually Job Type: Full Time - Administrator Job Number: 25-137 Location: District, CA Department: Office of Chancellor Closing: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit: AMA Description *Any complete applications received after the initial review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request. This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Review Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request. The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department. Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement: The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability. Position Purpose Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategy, Institutional Effectiveness, and Engagement, the Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is responsible for providing leadership for institutional research and planning throughout the District. This involves overseeing institutional research, strategic planning, and data management to support district-wide and college-level decision-making. Key duties include analyzing districtwide data on student and program outcomes, facilitating strategic and integrated planning processes, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with colleges and departments to meet state and federal reporting requirements. The Executive Director plays a key role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of key performance indicators identified in District planning documents and plans, organizes, designs, coordinates, supervises, and implements comprehensive institutional research and planning projects in alignment with the District's vision and strategic priorities. The Executive Director plans, designs, and conducts research to meet compliance with state, federal, district, and college requirements and accreditation standards while ensuring the accuracy of state and federal reports. This role establishes effective working relationships with all District departments, divisions, and college leadership to provide assistance and improve effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of students and the community. Additionally, the position collaborates with and supports college IRPE offices to ensure alignment across district and college research and planning priorities. Nature and Scope The role of the Executive Director of Institutional Research and Planning is to support informed decision-making with thorough and accurate data and information. The Executive Director provides visionary and effective leadership, delivering reliable, complete, and understandable data to inform decision-makers in areas impacted by change. The Executive Director works with individuals, groups, and committees districtwide to create and implement efficient and effective strategies to provide students the means to obtain their educational goals. The Executive Director of Institutional Research and Planning supervises a small team consisting of Senior Research Analysts and Research Data Analysts, as well as temporary staff required for specific projects. Key Duties and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are typical but not limited to the following:
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Preferred Qualifications
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APPLICATION PACKET
For full-consideration, all required application materials must be included in your application packet and must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. We are unable to accept additional, non-required materials, such as reference letters. Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. You may also visit our 'Applicant Information' to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html. We cannot guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Position: Full-Time, Contract, 12-months per year Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process. Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html. In addition, the District is a participating member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the successful applicant would be a member of the Administrative Management Association (AMA). The current Administrator Handbook can be found online at: http://www.fhda.edu/ama/2018AdministratorHandbookwithAppendices.pdf. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant. Foothill-De Anza Community College District serves a diverse student population in the heart of Silicon Valley and is committed to academic excellence, student success, and a supportive work environment for employees. As part of that commitment, FHDA is one of the few community college districts to offer an Affordable Employee Housing Program for qualifying employees. Beautiful, modern apartments are currently available at For more information about our application process contact: Employment Services Foothill-De Anza Community College District 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, California 94022 Email: employment@fhda.edu http://hr.fhda.edu/ To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/fhda/jobs/5361138/executive-director-institutional-research-planning-and-effectiveness jeid-a1eb6864c9dc3a40bd45c30b7bff4dcc Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
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About Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Foothill-De Anza serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford, Sunnyvale, and portions of San Jose.For more than 50 years, Foothill-De Anza has demonstrated excellence and innovation in academic programs and student services. As one of the largest community college districts in the United States, Foothill-De Anza provides credit classes for about 64,000 students a year. The colleges are active members of the League for Innovation in the Community College, a national consortium of leading two-year institutions.
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