Manager, Institutional Research and Effectiveness

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Job Posting Date:

December 19, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$84,225 - $105,281

Department:

VP of Institutional Effectiveness

Job Description:

Madison College is hiring a Manager of Institutional Research & Effectiveness.  This position plays a key strategic role in fostering evidence-based decision-making at the College. This leadership position is responsible for strategic planning, assessment, and analytics that are critical to the ongoing operations of the college, as well as, developing and administering the College’s Business Intelligence (BI) system, including data reporting, dashboards, and portals. Additionally, the role involves managing federal and state reporting, program accreditation, and overseeing institutional research to support various college planning efforts. The Manager will also lead training and education initiatives for staff on data systems and survey tools.

Madison College’s believes every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College—it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

Application Instructions: upload a cover letter and resume by the first review date of January 22, 2025 at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

This full-time, exempt position offers exceptional benefits and is located at our Truax Campus in the vibrant and diverse city of Madison, Wisconsin’s 2nd largest city and state capital. Madison is consistently ranked as a top community in which to work, live and play. Madison is just a short 125 miles northwest of Chicago and 77 miles west of Milwaukee. To learn more about what Mad-Town has to offer, you can visit www.visitmadison.com. This role offers the flexibility to perform some work remotely, with the expectation of in- office work three (3) days a week, subject to change according to Madison College policy.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Management & Leadership
Lead and manage the Institutional Research (IR) team, ensuring effective staff performance, providing ongoing training, managing budgets, and maintaining vendor relationships. Prepare and administer a budget exceeding $800,000, prepare cost estimates for capital and operational budgets, submit budget justifications, and monitor expenditures.

Data Analysis & Reporting
Design, build, and implement data reporting solutions using Business Intelligence tools, collaborating with College leadership to provide valuable insights and actionable data. Responsibilities include researching, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for decision-making. Troubleshoot and resolve data quality and reporting system performance issues.

Data Requests & Reporting Management
Oversee the timely delivery of institutional reports while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and strategic initiatives. Includes overseeing projects ranging from small data/QA tasks to large-scale data projects, as well as building new technology capabilities.

Project Management
Manage and lead institution-wide projects impacting reporting systems and research efforts, ensuring that they align with institution-wide research needs.

Misc.

• Systems & Process Documentation
  Conceptualize, document, and map cross-functional systems and processes to facilitate knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

• Training & Education
  Develop and oversee training programs for staff on business intelligence tools and data literacy to promote data-driven decision-making across the College.

• Commitment to College Values
  Uphold the College’s mission and values, contributing to team efforts and maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Communication Skills: Proficient in effective oral and written communication; able to engage with diverse populations, including those from various socioeconomi