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)
To provide a leadership role in university-wide undergraduate research efforts as Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) as a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and as DEO of the Undergraduate Research Experiences academic unit within University College/Office of the Provost. This role will lead the efforts to promote undergraduate involvement in research and creative projects at the University of Iowa by facilitating the mentorship of students and providing opportunities for students to communicate their research.
Work Modality: In-person
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About the Office of Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is a unit of the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research. We promote undergraduate involvement in research and creative projects at the University of Iowa by facilitating the mentorship of students in research/creative work and providing platforms for students to explore research communication. We work with students, faculty, and staff from the arts, humanities, natural/physical sciences, social sciences, health and medicine, engineering, and business.
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in the sciences, humanities, business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)