Institutional Research Director jobs in Denver, CO

Institutional Research Director directs and oversees institutional research and studies for a university/college. Designs and leads institutional research studies evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's programs and policies. Being an Institutional Research Director manages data collection and analysis and oversees the formulation of research reports. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Institutional Research Director typically reports to a head of a department. The Institutional Research Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Institutional Research Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Research and Impact
  • State of Colorado
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado.

    Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.



    This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early. 

    Colorado Department of Education – What We Do 
    The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

    As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

    CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

    Why Work For CDE
    The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
    The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
    • Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
    • Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
    • Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
    • Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
    • 11 paid holidays per year
    • Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
    • Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
    • Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
    • Paid professional development opportunities

    Position Summary:
    The Director of Research and Impact leads research system development and implementation in Educator Talent to ensure the continuous improvement of our initiatives and processes. The Director assists the Associate Commissioner by providing deep customer service to the field, and by implementing the agency's legal requirements regarding division initiatives and required reporting. The Director also ensures alignment to the agency's mission, vision, strategic direction, objectives and goals ensuring accountability and consistency within the division and across the agency. The Director is a visionary leader who spearheads innovative approaches in presenting workforce information within the education sector. The ideal candidate will leverage novel ideas to drive research initiatives, ensuring the delivery of impactful insights that inform educational strategies and policies. The Director is a strategic thinker with a passion for exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance the understanding and utilization of workforce data in education.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities:
    -Leads and directs the development and implementation of the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) Educator Effectiveness and Educator Preparation System of Accountability pursuant to Colorado state law and federal educator preparation requirements.    
    -Leads and directs the educator preparation data collection and reporting on behalf of the Division of Educator Talent and in conjunction with the CDE data analyst, the Department of Higher Education (DHE) data team (SURDS data), the CDE office of information management services (IMS), and the CDE office of data services (HR Collection).
    -Prepare reports, executive summaries, and presentations of the accountability system - highlighting opportunities and challenges that can be acted upon by CDE, DHE, individual educator preparation entities, and legislative bodies (if appropriate).
    -Design, implement and report on educator workforce program evaluation activities as required by Colorado state law for summative purposes and as needed by Educator Talent and CDE for formative purposes.
    -Provides direction and support for research activities within Educator Talent and from external collaborators such as regional education laboratories, research organizations, universities, and others.
    -Manages and approves data requests,  including CORA requests, regarding educator talent in conjunction with external stakeholders and internal team members, including, but not limited to, the Educator eLicensing and Enforcement team, Educator Licensing,  Educator Development, IMS and CDE data teams.
    -Understands and leads staff in the transition to R, ArcGIS and Qaultrics analytics.
    -Serves as back-up to the Business Intelligence Analyst for maintenance of GIS maps.
    -Supervises, coaches, and mentors the members of the Research & Improvement team within the Educator Talent Division.
    -Supports the director of educator development and the associate commissioner with educator preparation and development authorization and reauthorization reviews as needed.
    -Advises on, and at times, leads, the development of educator effectiveness and educator preparation and licensing rules and content assessments, including content assessment review, translation of state law and federal requirements, physical rule development, rule reviews, stakeholder feedback, legislative presentations, and state board of education presentations.
    -Establish, lead and manage process for responding to and investigating complaints or requests for specific review of district’s evaluation systems including technical assistance for appeals by working with districts that may be found to be out of compliance with SB 10-191 to assist them in addressing deficiencies and improving their educator evaluation systems pursuant to SB 13-1257.
    -Work in close collaboration with the Colorado Department of Higher Education, the Colorado Consortium of Deans of Education (CCODE), educator preparation entities and faculty, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), as well as state and local legislators to facilitate feedback and communication and provide support as it relates to educator preparation and educator talent.
    -Maintains the unit webpage, guidance documents and other resources, and provides suggestions for rule making based on continuous improvement of the educator effectiveness work at the state and district level.
    -Regularly reviews, digests, and implements Colorado Revised State Statue laws and Board of Education policy as it pertains to the requirements for the Educator Talent Division initiatives and seeks clarification, in collaboration with the direct supervisor and possibly the Attorney General's Office, as needed. May engage in direct legislation and policy fiscal review and testimony, as needed or directed by supervisor.
    -Oversees, analyzes and thinks critically about work flow and client services for the research system.
     -Maintains protocols and best practices and recommends organizational and system changes for improved efficiency and economy, and measures which assure the continuing accuracy and equity of research and impact unit decisions.
    -Effectively and consistently develops project management plans in order to communicate with all team members, the field and other stakeholders and ensures deliverables are met satisfactorily and on time.
    -Where possible, resolves conflicts between client expectations and statutory/regulatory requirements.
    -Recognizes and anticipates barriers and obstacles to mitigate in order to achieve time lines and ensure goals are met.
    -Participates in Educator Talent leadership activities that contribute to the achievement of goals and objectives and evaluates operational performance of the unit in collaboration with all other leadership team members.
     -Supervises classified and at-will employee work schedules, leave, and overtime compensation – within the budgetary constraints of the unit.
    -Meets with and/or prepares notices and communications to appropriate higher education and BOCES personnel, school district hiring officials, and representatives of professional organizations to discuss and/or inform of official changes in research and impact initiatives.
    -Attends pertinent state and national meetings at the direction of the supervisor.
    -Monitors and recommends as needed inventory of all materials, equipment and supplies necessary for the daily operation of the work unit and requests replenishment of supplies, as needed and in accordance with the unit budget.
    -Prepares and submits all personnel growth plans, evaluations and disciplinary actions for review and approval by direct supervisor.
    -Other duties as assigned

    This is a hybrid role, with travel up to 15%MINIMUM EDUCATION  AND EXPERIENCE  REQUIREMENTS: 
    Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with:
    -Advanced educational or equivalent degree; Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred
    -Minimum of 5 years in higher education or in a research-based complex organization
    -Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative statistics required

    Five years of professional experience in leadership position(s) of complex state, federal or large education or research organization(s) with proven examples of substantial data and research management and project management experience. The five years of experience must also demonstrate the following:
    -Two years of experience successfully leading and supervising others
    -Five years of professional experience working in a complex environment driven by legislative or governing policy

    This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

    -Demonstrated ability to make connections across multiple projects to ensure consistency and connectivity
    -Understanding of teacher preparation and /or state education department role and functions (preferred)
    -Basic SQL and data warehouse structural knowledge and concepts and is facile at learning new technologies
    -Ability to set and manage short and long-term planning goals in a complex, ever-evolving environment
    -Ability to interpret and apply department policy and state and federal laws, rules and regulations
    -Advanced leadership abilities including demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong and effective work teams
    -Ability to work corroboratively with others
    -Excellent oral and written communication skills, using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and tone
    -Intricate knowledge of the education landscape in Colorado, state government and Board of Education role
    -Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, action oriented environment
    -Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
    -Ability to analyze information and develop a coherent strategy
    -Experience overseeing data/research agreements and project managementComplete Applications must include:
    • Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
    • Cover Letter: Required - Copy and Paste into the Supplemental Questions (11,000 character limit, aprx. 3 pages) 
    • Resume: Required - Copy and Paste into the Supplemental Questions (11,000 character limit, aprx. 3 pages)



    Email Address:
    All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
     

    Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
    The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
     
    The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us.
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DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (JOB ID: 67683) OFFICE OF OPERATIONS Traditional 235 work days per year FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $111,335 - $136,363 **Please note: Applications will be received until ...
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Associate Director, Safety Research
  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association
  • Centennial, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description SUMMARY The Associate Director, Beef Safety Research is primarily responsible for assisting in research activities for the beef checkoff’s beef safety program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An e...
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Director of Research and Impact
  • State of Colorado Job Opportunities
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Department Information This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. This announcement is posted until filled or pre...
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Administrative Officer - Director of Research Operations
  • US Veterans Health Administration
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Assumes full re...
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Director of Compliance, Research and Sponsored Programs
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job ID83190 LocationAurora, Colorado Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and deliver...
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Investment Analyst
  • Agility Outsourced Chief Investment Officer
  • Denver, CO
  • The Investment Analyst role provides investment research and portfolio management functions for Agility’s Absolute Retur...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies
  • University of Denver
  • Denver, CO
  • This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 202...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Auditor
  • Colorado Community College System
  • Denver, CO
  • Salary: $60,600.00 - $69,700.00 Annually Location : 9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO Job Type: Professional/Tech Full-time J...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trauma Program Director RN
  • Swedish Medical Center
  • Englewood, CO
  • Description This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $116667.20 - $178588.80 / year Learn more about the be...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Registrar: Systems & Reporting
  • Naropa University
  • Boulder, CO
  • Job Description Job Description Assistant Registrar: Systems & Reporting We are searching for an experienced Assistant R...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director, Research
  • Denver Health
  • Denver, CO
  • We are recruiting for a Associate Director, Research to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your lif...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Deputy Director - Mayor's Office of Social Equity and Innovation
  • City and County of Denver
  • Denver, CO
  • About Our Job Who We Are With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and Count...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trauma Program Director RN
  • Hiring Now!
  • Englewood, CO
  • Description This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $116667.20 - $178588.80 / year Learn more about the be...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...
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What does an Institutional Research Director do?

Institutional Research Director in Huntsville, AL
The Office of University Analytics and  Institutional Research is responsible for gathering and analyzing institutional data, providing information and updates to maintain state and federal compliance, and assisting with data requests that advance the university’s overall mission and goals.
February 05, 2020
Institutional Research Director in New Bedford, MA
The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (AIR) is committed to enhancing the educational, research, and workplace experience at NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
January 14, 2020
Institutional Research Director in Canton, OH
Institutional Research responds to ad hoc requests for data and facilitates training in the use of a data warehouse repository.
January 02, 2020