Director of Institutional Research - San Francisco Bay University at Another Source in Fremont, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, San Francisco Bay University is recruiting a Director of Institutional Research to join their team onsite in Fremont, CA.  

Here’s a little about San Francisco Bay University and the position they are recruiting for:  

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Director for Institutional Research.  SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. 

We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at: https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan  

What you will be doing: 

The Director of Institutional Research is integral to the operations of the Institutional Effectiveness unit, providing essential data and analytical insights to inform university leadership. In this role, you will guide data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, and policy formulation while ensuring the highest standards of data integrity. You will manage the daily operations of the Institutional Effectiveness team, leading efforts in enrollment, student learning assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.  

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is: $128,000 - $140,000 based on experience. 

How you will spend your time: 

• Lead data collection and analysis to support decision-making, strategic planning, and policy development.  

• Ensure data integrity, manage institutional statistics, interpret trends, and provide insights for improving institutional effectiveness.  

• Collaborate with various departments to aid in core institutional functions such as enrollment, accreditation, and program evaluation, requiring strong analytical skills and effective communication of complex information to all levels of the institution. 

What you will bring:  

• Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 7+ years in research design, data collection and retrieval, statistical analysis, reporting, IT project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 3+ years managing professional and/or support staff. 

• Strong leadership, project management, and communication abilities are crucial for collaborating across departments and presenting findings effectively. Additionally, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are vital for supporting institutional planning and decision-making processes. 

• A deep understanding of higher education policies, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements is also necessary. 

• Experience with IPEDS and accreditation standards are a must. 

• Expertise with database retrieval (e.g. using SQL with Tableau, Oracle or MSSQL, Power BI reporting environments); database management, structure and programming. 

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate and present complex information into non-technical analyses and recommendations. 

• Proven knowledge and application of dashboard design concepts. 

• Strong analytical skills and experience in visualizing and analyzing metrics, survey results, and trends. 

• Ability to develop effective business relationships and build consensus. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under hard deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in SFBU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Read full list using external application link

What’s in it for you: 

San Francisco Bay University is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime staff. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: 

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:  SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.  SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.