Director of Institutional Analytics and Strategic Effectiveness

Position: Director of Institutional Analytics and Strategic Effectiveness

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job : 190

# of Openings: 1

The Director of Institutional Analytics and Strategic Effectiveness is a key leader responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive institutional analytics framework that supports evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes data-driven insights, predictive modeling, and the creation of dashboards to inform institutional strategy, enhance student success, and ensure accountability.

Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer/Provost, the Director serves as a strategic partner to academic and administrative leaders, facilitating the alignment of institutional goals with actionable data insights. This position plays a critical role in promoting a culture of data literacy and institutional effectiveness across the campus.

• Develop and implement predictive models to support student retention, persistence, and success.
• Analyze enrollment trends, graduation rates, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform institutional strategy.
• Provide insights into student outcomes by leveraging tools such as statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization software.
• Collaborate with departments to use predictive analytics for targeted interventions and resource allocation.

• Design and maintain interactive dashboards that provide real-time access to institutional data.
• Develop clear, actionable data presentations for campus leaders to support decision-making.
• Translate complex data into user-friendly formats for non-technical audiences, including faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor and communicate trends in institutional data to inform planning and continuous improvement efforts.

• Oversee the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements.
• Prepare reports on institutional performance, including retention, graduation, and achievement outcomes.
• Support accreditation processes by providing data and documentation that demonstrate institutional compliance and effectiveness.

• Facilitate the integration of data analytics into the strategic planning process to ensure alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of progress toward achieving the goals outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Develop frameworks for assessing institutional effectiveness at the program, department, and institutional levels.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of assessment calendars, templates, and reporting structures.

• Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and administrators by providing training and support in data literacy and assessment methodologies.
• Facilitate workshops, Data Days, and institutional reviews to promote a culture of data-informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Student Success, and academic units to align data initiatives with institutional priorities.

• Coordinate reporting efforts to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, federal, and state regulations.
• Prepare data and documentation to support self-studies, reaffirmation efforts, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate the use of data to support institutional accountability and mission fulfillment.

• Data-Driven Leadership:
  Ability to create actionable insights from data to inform institutional decisions and strategies.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Strong skills in aligning analytics with institutional goals and long-term planning.
• Collaboration and Influence:
  Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders without direct supervisory authority.
• Technology Integration:
  Proficiency in leveraging technology for data collection, modeling, and visualization.
• Communication:…