Chief Institutional Data and Research Officer

Job Summary
We anticipate closing this position to new applicants in February 2024.
Provides overall vision and leadership for the areas of Institutional Data and reporting through the design, development, and execution of a data, research, and reporting environment that supports strategic planning and enrollment analysis, and includes peer comparisons and benchmarking. Ensures compliance with, and completion of, external surveys and assessments.
Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, vision and services for the Institutional Data and Research function, driving the collection, analysis, dissemination, and reporting efforts of university information on enrollment, retention, financial aid, program viability and related financial metrics. Includes chairing Data Strategy and Governance Committee.
• Coordinates University-wide reporting according to all state, federal and other regulatory requirements for all areas of campus.
• Leads the maintenance and development of the IDR web page, including the on-line Institutional Databook and development of institutional dashboards.
• Conducts regular external analysis of the higher education landscape, including peer-institution analysis and benchmarking, and advises Bethel leadership on the potential implications of relevant trends.
• Serve as Bethel's contact with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) and assure compliance with SARA regulations.
• Coordinate internal requests for Data and develop a self-service model for reporting and access to data that includes dashboards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must be a proven self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate with others.
• Experience in data analytics, reporting, data services, project management, and data governance, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Expertise in data governance frameworks, data modeling, and data lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in common higher education IR data technologies and methodologies in reporting and data analytic services (MSOffice, Tableau/other display, SQL, Qualtrics, Banner, R, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant higher education reporting regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a diverse range of audiences.
• Desirable experience includes accreditation processes, assessment of student learning outcomes, assessment of administrative departments, institutional research, academic program review, and working with accreditation and program approval agencies.

Required Experience
Required:
10+ years of related experience required.
Preferred:
10+ years of related experience and prior experience leading Institutional Data efforts in a higher education setting.
Required Education
Required:
A bachelor's degree and master's degree in a related field.
Additional Information
Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.