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Assistant Director of Institutional Research Search:#1339 Date Posted: 05/16/2025 Type/Department:Administrator in Dean of Faculty Office Search Status:Searching for Candidates - Accepting Applications Apply Now:Would you like to apply for this position?

Hampshire College

Department: Dean of Faculty

Job Title: Assistant Director of Institutional Research

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 35 Hours a week

Pay Range/ Status: $71,000 - 76,000 / Exempt

Reports to: VP of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

Hampshire College, part of the Five College Consortium and a leader in progressive liberal arts education, is seeking a creative and resourceful Assistant Director of Institutional Research to help us understand the educational efforts on campus—and why they matter. We’re looking for a creative thinker who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves, dig into messy data, ask the right questions, and advance a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the college. This is an ideal role for someone who sees institutional research not just as reporting, but as storytelling—someone who knows data has the power to shape strategy, uncover opportunities, and inspire action.

The Assistant Director collaborates across departments to lead external reporting, support accreditation and assessment efforts, and uncover insights that guide institutional planning and student success. The role draws on strong analytical skills, but also curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for connecting the dots. We value initiative, good humor, and a willingness to try creative approaches to persistent challenges. Working closely with faculty, staff, and leadership, the Assistant Director ensures that data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 900 students.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities

+ Coordinate and submit mandatory data reports (e.g., IPEDS, state and consortial surveys).

+ Support strategic planning and institutional initiatives through research and analysis.

+ Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that inform decision-making.

+ Assist in regional accreditation efforts by preparing data, reports, and documentation.

+ Partner with departments across campus to support data governance and data literacy.

+ Maintain data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

+ Proficiency with statistical computing software (R, Python, SAS, SPSS etc.).

+ Strong ability to query relational databases and join data from multiple systems used across campus.

+ An understanding of Colleague or similar higher education information systems.

+ Ability to summarize and present data and analyses accurately, effectively and to varied audiences.

+ Excellent communication skills, including written and interpersonal.

+ Strong organizational skills and work efficiency.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably in statistics, education, social science, business, or other related fields preferred.

+ Experience designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses with imperfect data in an education context.

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Knowledge of national context of higher education and liberal arts education, federal and consortia data-sharing conventions, and regional accreditation requirements.

+ Thorough knowledge of FERPA regulations.

+ Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

+ Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.