Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

The University of Findlay (www.findlay.edu) is seeking a full-time director of institutional research and assessment. The Director will provide strategic vision, leadership, and research capability to advance institutional research and assessment requirements/projects. The Director is specifically responsible for collecting, developing, analyzing, and communicating institutional data to support and enhance: mandatory and voluntary reporting to accreditation, federal, state, and other relevant agencies; informed decision-making; problem-solving; strategic planning; policy development; and, institutional self-assessment. The Director needs to collaborate effectively with subject-matter experts across the institution in the development of data and reports that can serve as a single source of truth for the University.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution in higher education, social research, data science, or a related field is required, master’s degree or higher in a research-related field is preferred. The candidate must possess a minimum of three years’ work experience in institutional research in a higher education setting with a combination of duties that include research design, collecting and analyzing data, report-writing, and managing high-level projects.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected. A valid US Drivers’ license with a safe driving record is required.

Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the city of Findlay, the University of Findlay has nearly 80+ majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master’s degrees, a doctor of pharmacy, a doctor of physical therapy, a doctor of occupational therapy and an Ed.D. More than 3,700 students are enrolled at Findlay.  In addition, our faculty and staff strive to create a supportive community in which our students grow and find their path to a meaningful life and productive career.

As a member of the city of Findlay, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the top-ranked micropolitan community in the United States. Our small city offers so much to professionals like yourself, including a robust business climate, active downtown, and top-rated schools and parks. 

The Office of Human Resources will accept complete applicant files until the position is filled, early submission of materials will afford them optimal attention.

All applications will be considered highly confidential. Offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including UF tuition remission for accepted employee, spouse, and children (after five months of employment).  The UF Employment Application may be found on the website at: https://www.findlay.edu/offices/business-affairs/human-resources/Open-Positions.

For more information on the University of Findlay, visit http://www.findlay.edu.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.  It is the university’s policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.