University of Idaho
Director
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $106K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ May 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Highlights
- Lead a team for data-informed decision-making.
- Manage development and delivery of accurate reporting.
- Promote effective and ethical data use.
- Experience with SAS, Tableau, or Power BI required.
- Requires five years of progressive experience in institutional research or a related field.
- Master's Degree in a relevant field is essential.
- Salary starts at $106,280, depending on qualifications.
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant field preferred.
Director Full Description
Posting Number | SP004879P
Position Title | Director
Division/College | Provost/Exec VP Area
Department | Institutional Research
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho is seeking a data-driven, collaborative, and experienced Director of Institutional Research to join the Vandal family. This leadership role supports institutional planning, policy development, data governance, assessment, accreditation, and strategic decision-making through the oversight of data reporting, analysis, and research activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a higher education professional with strong technical expertise and a commitment to data integrity, strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Institutional Research leads a team of professionals to support data-informed decision-making across the institution. The Director manages the development and delivery of accurate, timely reporting to meet internal needs and comply with external requirements from state, federal, and accrediting agencies. This role advances data integrity, streamlines reporting processes, and enhances access to actionable insights. Through collaborative leadership, the Director makes continuous improvements and promotes the effective, ethical use of data in planning, assessment and decision-making.
Unit URL | Institutional Research at the University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Education | Master’s Degree in statistics, applied economics, public/business administration, higher education or a related field
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant field Experience with assessment, accreditation and academic program review Demonstrated success in leading or collaborating with cross-functional teams Familiarity with Banner or similar ERP systems Advanced knowledge of survey research methods and institutional data trends Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data clearly to various audiences
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $106,280 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 05/20/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, please submit the following materials:• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications• Current resume or CV• Contact information for three professional references
To receive first consideration, please submit no later than June 8, 2025.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
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