Director, Institutional Research & Compliance

Position Title

Director, Institutional Research & Compliance

Position Type

Classification

Director 1 - Administration

Department

Information Research and Technology (IRT)

Division

Discipline

Work Schedule

This regular, full-time administration position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible or extended hours as needed by the department or the College.

Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.

Position Summary

The Director of Institutional Research and Compliance supports the College's mission by providing strategic leadership for institutional research, institutional data management, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees the collection, analysis, validation, governance, and reporting of institutional data to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director collaborates closely with academic and administrative units to ensure the availability of high-quality, well-governed data and delivers timely, accurate insights related to student success, enrollment management, program effectiveness, workforce outcomes, and overall institutional performance.

The Director has primary oversight responsibility for federal and state reporting and compliance, including but not limited to IPEDS, state-required submissions, and other mandated surveys and data collections. This includes coordination of institutional survey management activities, ensuring consistency, data integrity, appropriate governance, and alignment with institutional priorities. The position ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency across all official reporting and serves as the College's primary liaison with external agencies and auditors.

In addition, the Director provides leadership for institutional data governance, working in close partnership with key groups and committees across the College to establish and maintain data standards, definitions, ownership, and stewardship practices that promote responsible data use, consistency, and shared accountability. The Director oversees institutional dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics platforms, ensuring alignment with governance standards and institutional priorities, and contributes to strategic initiatives through advanced analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling that enhance access to, confidence in, and effective use of institutional data across the College.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, Educational Research, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Four or more (4+) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, data analysis, business intelligence, compliance reporting, or related field.

Demonstrated expertise in relational database systems, enterprise reporting platforms, and business intelligence and analytics to

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