Director of Institutional Research

At Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU), our unwavering mission is driven by our evidence-based and learning-centric principles. Through this inclusive and collaborative approach, we educate current and future healthcare professionals who will deliver transformative care to our patients, communities, and the world. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to providing a safe and healthy workplace while keeping staff well-being and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! Your meticulous approach to data collection and review processes will ensure timely reporting of institutional data in compliance with established guidelines.

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Financial wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program

Core Functions:

• Data extraction, analysis, curation, and reporting via the online reporting portal or requested formats by institutional or external stakeholders.
• Support assessment, program review, and institutional/professional accreditation of academic programs using data from various sources (SIS, ODW, HR, surveys).
• Institutional keyholder for IPEDS data reporting, including coordination and timely submission of data for all mandated reporting periods
• Serve on institutional assessment, data governance, and ad hoc committees.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to promote data-informed decision-making across all operational domains to ensure institutional mission fulfillment
• Develop and maintain accurate policies and procedures related to institutional research, assessment, and strategic planning and ensures compliance with data security and privacy (FERPA)
• Provide effective supervision, management, and professional development to office staff (currently one analyst)

Background/Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in data management/analysis, data science, BI reporting/analytics, or statistics. Master's/Doctorate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace, as well as SQL, is required.
• Experience with Anthology (SIS), Power BI (Azure Analytics), R, Python, SPSS, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Watermark assessment tools, or similar preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in data management, analysis, curation, and reporting (preferably in higher education).
• Experience with data warehouse development (ETL), data governance, and institutional accreditation standards (NWCCU) preferred.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [redacted]