Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Senior Director of Institutional Research. The role involves supporting and executing evaluation and survey research projects, analyzing data, and providing insights to inform decision-making and program improvements while collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and assess surveys and evaluations.
Highlights
Support program evaluation projects through methodological design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program, student, and relevant data
Build partnerships with program leaders and engage them in evaluation activities and tool development
Coordinate survey development and administration aligned with university priorities
Oversee survey data collection ensuring high response rates and data quality
Analyze data using SPSS, R, SAS, Excel, and qualitative analysis methods
Prepare visualizations via dashboards, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely research activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including internal and external partners
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), 3-5 years of high-level institutional research experience, knowledge of Qualtrics and statistical tools like SPSS/SAS, and strong communication and project management skills
Salary range: $77,000 to $81,000 annually
Position is full-time, exempt, and part of the Institutional Effectiveness department
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Job Title | SR DIR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH Position Number | 8101967 Job Category | University Staff Job Type | Full-Time FLSA Status | Exempt Campus | Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name | INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Location Code | INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (02004A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No Duties and Responsibilities | Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the unit director, the Evaluation and Survey Research Analyst will: supporting and executing evaluation and survey research projects, analyzing data, and providing insights that inform decision-making and program improvement. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to design, implement, and analyze surveys, assessments, and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of programs, policies, or services. Key Responsibilities: Support program evaluation projects via methodological design, data collection, analysis and reporting Develop planning and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program, student, and other relevant data Build collegial partnership with program leaders and engage them through regular communication in evaluation activities, including the planning and development of instruments and tools Provide analysis outcomes and recommendations for program improvement and future evaluation efforts Coordinate survey development and administration related to university priorities Oversee survey data collection processes, ensuring high response rates and maintaining data quality standards Analyze survey data using statistical techniques, software (such as SPSS, R, SAS, or Excel), and qualitative analysis methods. Interpret findings to identify patterns, trends, and insights that address research questions Prepare visualizations using dashboards, reports, and presentations of data and findings for various stakeholders Manage and support project timelines and deliverables to ensure research activities stay on track Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program leaders, stakeholders, and external partners Visualize survey response and program review data utilizing interactive tools. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred. 3-5 years of experience doing high-level institutional research work. Qualifications | Qualifications:
2 years of work experience in higher education for evaluation, survey research, and program coordination Experience with large-scale survey administration tool (e.g., Qualtrics) Working knowledge of statistical analysis tool, including SPSS or SASExcellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Earned bachelor’s in Psychology, Social Science, Higher Education or related field; advanced degree preferred Experience in support of assessment and program evaluation or survey data collection
Computer Skills | Qualtrics and SPSS Supervisory Responsibilities | No Required operation of university owned vehicles | No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No Physical Demands | Lifting Working Conditions | None Open Date | 06/13/2025 Close Date | Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $81,000 /ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $77,000 /ann Special Instructions to Applicants | About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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