Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness

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Position Information

Job Title Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness Classification Title Department Institutional Research, Planning, & Effectiveness Work Location Main Campus Duties

Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, the Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is responsible for conducting research or evaluation studies, analyzing information to support decision-making, providing leadership and support for college-wide planning, performing related research duties, serves as the college's liaison with the Higher Learning Commission accrediting agency, and manages a college-wide effort to improve institutional effectiveness . The Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is dedicated to learning college concepts by leading research efforts to provide data that guides decisions related to programs, services, teaching and learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Evaluate information needs, design institutional studies, including assessment of institutional and program outcomes and operating procedures, and recommend effectiveness improvements to operations.

2. Facilitate the college's Strategic Planning processes including coordinating strategic implementation teams.

3. Provide leadership for the college's annual planning process. Provide training for all staff involved in college-wide planning.

4. Provide leadership and resources to enable all staff to access and interpret data and to foster data-driven decision making.

5. Design, conduct, interpret, and report surveys of students, staff, and the community.

6. Serve as IPEDS Keyholder and MIS liaison to the ICCB. Provide college-wide leadership for state, federal, professional, and educational agencies reporting; review and approve submissions prior to deadlines.

7. Develop research models to assist the institution in developing systematic and comprehensive approaches to problems.

8. Produce enrollment trend reports, an institutional data book, environmental scanning information, and other information supporting planning, accountability, and accreditation.

9. Analyze MIS programs, request modifications to existing computer programs, regularly collaborate with IT to meet updated reporting requirements and develop specifications for new programming.

10. Make regular presentations to the College, Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees regarding enrollment trends, planning processes, and accreditation updates.

11. Provide leadership to develop, maintain, and monitor college's data dashboards and provide training for staff in accessing and utilizing dashboard data for data-informed decision-making.

12. Oversee systems, processes, and training for the online instructor evaluation system, SmartEvals.

13. Make recommendations for the recruitment, employment, promotion, and termination of staff.

14. Serve as chair of Institutional Review Board for the college. Provide leadership for reviewing internal and external Institutional Review Board requests, creates and maintains internal Institutional Review Board committee, and maintains registration for the College's Institutional Review Board status.

15. Manage College's institutional effectiveness program, providing leadership in planning, training, implementation and reporting to improve college effectiveness in accordance with accrediting agency guidelines and college expectations.

16. Serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission. Provide leadership for all the college's accreditation processes, including disseminating information and answering questions about HLC policies and procedures for all audiences within the institution, providing oversight and direction for the timely submission of substantive change requests and reports required by HLC policy, and maintaining the institution's file of official documents and reports related to the institution's relationship with HLC.

17. Work collaboratively with deans, the internal auditor, and faculty to prepare for all program-specific accreditation activities, including self-studies, reports, and on-site visits.

18. Lead intradepartmental collaboration by facilitating groups (committees, departments, task forces and action teams), fostering teamwork and engaging staff in planning and institutional effectiveness activities.

19. Chair and serve on colleges committees, as appropriate.

20. Communicate effectively with all college officers, deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff to achieve unit goals and objectives.

21. Prepare, submit, and implement budget for operation of the office.

22. Maintain confidentiality of college records as appropriate.

23. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Supervisory Duties:

Directly manages an Assistant Director, Senior Research Analyst, and support staff;

indirectly manages Research Analysts, others

Education/Experience

Minimum of Master's degree in Institutional Research, Education Research, Educational Evaluation or Master's degree with related statistical training. Doctorate preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in research/evaluation programs; 3-5 years' experience in planning and planning systems; 3 years' experience with institutional effectiveness; and knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements in a college setting.

Please ensure this is clearly outlined in your application/resume.

Qualifications

In addition to the above requirements, the ideal candidate sought has the following qualifications:

• Above average background in math/statistics; statistical software (SAS preferred or SPSS), and other computer applications; and research methodology in social and/or natural sciences.
• Ability to train others, groups and facilitate group activities and provide presentations.
• Effective human relations/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and lead many projects simultaneously and to produce quality results.
• Experience in educational administration.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, community members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the budgeting process.

Position Status Full Time Hours

General Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Palos Hills, IL

Some evening/weekend hours may be required

Salary/Wage $107,626 -$135,000 (plus exceptional benefits) Hourly/Salary Salaried Benefits

Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Leadership Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit our site to learn more about benefits for this ACMS position at www.morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins 10/12/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AP00591P Open Date 09/28/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with required materials prior to review date for best consideration.

Please ensure you have completed your application thoroughly and clearly listed your qualifications on your resume/CV. Salary compensation is commensurate with experience. The college does not offer sponsorships; this is not a remote position.

For questions, please contact us

Attn: Talent Acquisition Manager

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of Master's degree in Institutional Research, Education Research, Educational Evaluation or Master's degree with related statistical training as required?

• Yes

• No, I do not meet this requirement

• • Do you have the minimum of 3-5 years experience in research/evaluation programs; planning and planning systems, institutional effectiveness; and knowledge of accreditation processes in a college/higher education setting?

• Yes, I meet this requirement and it is clearly noted on my resume

• No, I do not meet this requirement

• Please list your three or more years of relevant experience (FTE):

(Open Ended Question)

• Please briefly discuss your experience in math/statistics; statistical software (SAS, SPSS) and research methodology:

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document