Executive Director, Research & Assessment

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Job Title: Executive Director of Research, Assessment, Data Analytics and Reporting (RADAR)

Overview

Bucks County Community College’s Department of Research, Assessment, Data Analytics and Reporting (RADAR) is the college’s central source for institutional research design and implementation, learning and operational assessment, cutting-edge data analytics, and compliance reporting. RADAR empowers Bucks County Community College faculty, staff, and leadership to make innovative, data-informed decisions in support of the institution’s mission, goals and values. RADAR values and strives for accuracy, consistency, relevance, responsiveness, collaboration, innovation, student centeredness, and continuous quality improvement.

The Department is in an exciting transitional phase with a new reporting line to the Office of Academic Affairs and a renewed mission that includes providing data analytics in support of institutional strategy grounded in data. This reporting allows for seamless integration with assessment and accreditation, along with supporting the college in its programmatic and institutional accreditation requirements.

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Research, Assessment, Data Analytics and Reporting (RADAR) serves as the College’s lead strategist for institutional data, analytics, and reporting to state and federal entities. This role provides executive-level leadership for institutional research, official reporting, support for accreditation, and data analytics in support of Bucks County Community College’s President and senior leadership.

The Executive Director ensures the College’s institutional reporting, analytics capabilities and performance metrics advance strategic and academic priorities, strengthen positioning across the Commonwealth and beyond, and inform high-level decision-making across academic and non-academic units at Bucks County Community College.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise the Director of Reporting & Analytics and provide overall leadership for the RADAR team.
• Strategic Advising: Serve as the principal advisor to the President and Cabinet on institutional research, benchmarking, strategic metrics, and operational assessment.
• Accreditation & Assessment Support: Work closely with Bucks County Community College’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), institutional accreditor (MSCHE) and programmatic accreditors to ensure data are valid, reliable, and accessible. Maintain and iterate the college’s Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Plan.
• Data Governance & Integration: Partner effectively with Information Technology Services, Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, HR, and institutional stakeholders to align reporting processes, strengthen enterprise data governance, support data warehouse strategies, and improve data utility across the institution.
• Executive Dashboards & Insights: Oversee the development and dissemination of high-level dashboards, predictive analytics models, executive briefings, and data narratives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance & Reporting Oversight: Provide executive oversight and validation for official institutional reporting (e.g., IPEDS, Perkins, PDE), ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in collaboration with the Director of Reporting & Analytics (IPEDS Keyholder).
• Capacity & Skill Building: Develop strategic plans for growing and maintaining the College’s analytic, technical, and data capacities while promoting data literacy and consistent data definitions across campus.
• External Engagement: Represent the College in regional and national external data, research, assessment, and analytics organizations.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in mathematics, computer science, statistics, data science/analytics, policy, economics, higher education leadership, or a related quantitative field; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 of progressively responsible experience in higher education, with a focus on directing institutional research, analytics, assessment, strategic planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience leading professional teams in a complex, quantitative/analytics environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise business intelligence and reporting ecosystems (e.g., Tableau, Ellucian Colleague/Colleague Insights, SQL, data warehousing).
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise dashboards (e.g., Tableau or Colleague’s Insights) and predictive analytics tools, in partnership with ITS or data teams.
• Demonstrated track record of translating complex quantitative analysis into actionable, strategic insights for executive leadership, board members, and external agencies.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time staff position located at the Newtown campus, with the option for a hybrid schedule. This is a high-visibility role that requires the Executive Director to be present and visible to internal and external stakeholders.

Salary Range $85,112 - $112,063 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College's policies.

Application

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate’s interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.