Director Of Institutional Research
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
The Director of Institutional Research directs MGA's institutional research, data governance, and analytics functions. The Director supports the mission of MGA by reporting institutional data to federal, state, University System of Georgia, and other education agencies; administering and analyzing national and institutional surveys; developing predictive analytics and data visualization capabilities; and providing decision-support to institutional leadership. The Director establishes and enforces data governance standards, ensures the integrity and ethical use of institutional data, and plays an integral role in advancing MGA's compliance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making agenda. The Director reports to the Chief Planning Officer/Vice President for Institutional Strategy.
Responsibilities include:
- Data Management, Compliance, and Reporting (25%)
- Data Governance and Analytics (20%)
- Survey Administration and Institutional Research (15%)
- Strategic Planning and Decision Support (20%)
- Professional Development and Representation (10%)
- Other Duties (10%)
Required Qualifications include educational requirements and experience in institutional research within a higher education environment. Preferred Qualifications include additional experience with predictive analytics, machine learning applications, or advanced statistical modeling in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include proficiency in statistical analysis, data governance principles, and data visualization software.
The University System of Georgia's Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Middle Georgia State University's Institutional Values are Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, and Learning.
Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University.
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Parental Leave, Retirement, Employee discounts, Tuition reimbursement.
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.