Director of Institutional Research

Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Director of Institutional Research
. The Director of Institutional Research provides leadership and oversight for the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of institutional data that informs strategic planning, accreditation, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the college. This role serves as the central resource for accurate, timely, and actionable information that supports executive decision‑making, student success initiatives, enrollment management, and institutional effectiveness. The Director ensures data integrity across all reporting systems, identifies trends and underlying causes, and transforms complex data into clear, meaningful insights for stakeholders.

Working collaboratively with academic, student services, technical, and administrative departments, the Director promotes a culture of evidence‑based planning while advancing the college’s mission, goals, and regulatory responsibilities.

• Preparing and submitting required reports to regulators and other agencies
• Running error-checking reports to validate accuracy of data, and locating causes of any errors
• Working with college departments in the use and distribution of information and data analysis with a goal of continuous improvement
• Providing analysis of trends and possible causes in an understandable format
• Working with technical staff to develop reports which provide data as needed
• Serving as clearinghouse for distribution of surveys and aggregation of results
• Collecting and organizing data on enrollment, retention, completion, student success, job placement, and trend analysis, and assessing outcomes and institutional effectiveness on this data
• Providing data for Program Review, accreditation, accountability studies, grant applications, and quality improvement
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Excellent eye for detail and accuracy
• Previous experience related to research, data and analysis strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills, particularly familiarity with Microsoft Office, required
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening

• $50,000-$60,000 annually, or commensurate with education and experience
• Full benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and paid time off
• Free tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

Tentative

Start Date:

To be negotiated
Final date to receive applications: until filled

For more information contact:

Kim Rogers
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL62846
, Ext. 1228
or e‑mail tohr

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Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to titleix or das , respectively.