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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3
Institution:
Hennepin Technical College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3
Bargaining Unit / Union:
216: Middle Management Association
City:
Brooklyn Park
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$37.60 - $56.10
Job Description
The Director of Institutional Research leads a team of analysts who are proactive and responsive to the institutional and academic data reporting needs from various constituent groups, including but not limited to internal, state, federal, and various accrediting agencies. The Director collaborates with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and other business units to determine progress on institutional and program goals, including those related to the assessment of student learning. The Director promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve institutional effectiveness and inclusion. The Director is a participating member of the President's Advisory Council and interacts regularly across the institution to understand the research needs and to determine how IR can assist in improving decision-making through the use of data. In addition to fulfilling these leadership responsibilities, the Director leads and supervises the IR team on day-to-day tasks of data collection, analysis, and report preparation. This position also ensures that the values and the integrity of equity and inclusion are incorporated in research and leadership.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Lead, supervise, and direct department personnel, including hiring, coaching and developing, promoting, rewarding, assigning and reviewing work, directing work, approving transfers, disciplining, suspending, discharging, and adjusting grievances to ensure that staff are skilled and available as needed, collective bargaining agreements and Minnesota State policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, and projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
Manages daily activities of the department with regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 20%
Provide leadership, coordination, and expertise for program evaluation, student learning, and academic assessment (class, program, and institutional), and research efforts within the college.
Oversee data and data analysis needs to support academic program advancement.
Provide leadership to support academic and institutional assessment activities.
Work with stakeholders to lead assessment activities and institutional advancement.
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 20%
Lead and oversee all data governance, compliance, assessment, and reporting efforts.
Manage institutional data governance practices, including federal and accreditation compliance.
Act as the institutional data practices point of contact, responding to data requests, managing institutional data policies, and responding to data-related communications from all external audiences.
Ensure that information is collected and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal, State, System, and College reporting requirements.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of online databases as well as the composite information system storing archival information for retrieval to enhance reporting.
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 30%
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to increase the use of data to transform academic divisions and institutional effectiveness.
Conduct and facilitate workshops on assessment and provide guidance for college divisions and departments in the development of assessment plans and the analysis of assessment results.
Develop technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision-making.
Analyze college data and prepare reports and executive summaries to be used in institutional and program decision-making.
Regularly provide reports and present on institutional data to the college administration.
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 25%
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Salary Range:
$37.60 ($78,509) - $54,16 ($113,086)
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5)* years of experience in institutional research and/or assessing academic outcomes
Three (3) years of experience in tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other institutional indicators of success.
Experience leading teams for research and/or assessment.
Proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including statistical analysis, spreadsheets, word processing, statistical software, and database software.
Experience participating in continuous improvement and/or strategic planning efforts in educational institutions or other organizations.
Experience in supporting assessment, planning, and research that contributes to data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated experience in project management.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with senior leaders, colleagues, and the public.
Ability to provide leadership among diverse constituents.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality.
*A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualification
Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Five (5) years of experience in institutional research and/or assessing academic outcomes.
Graduate level coursework in statistics and research methodology.
Demonstrated experience in supporting a culture of accountability in organizations.
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Other Requirements
Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Day Shift - Full Time
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.
Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu
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Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
09-15-2025
Position End Date:
09-16-2025
Open Date:
08-28-2025
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Dominique King
Posting Contact Email:
cne.whaton@hennepintech.edu
