Director of Institutional Research and Analytics
Location: Miami, FL
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary Range: Not disclosed
Ransom Everglades School (RE), a top-tier independent day school in the Miami-Coconut Grove area, seeks a forward-thinking, intellectually curious, and collaborative strategist and analyst to serve as its first Director of Institutional Research and Analytics. Contributing to a culture of excellence and continual innovation, the director will join one of the world's leading independent schools as it deepens a commitment to data-informed self-evaluation in support of the school's day-to-day operations, mission, and strategic goals.
The Director will promote a culture of data-informed decision-making across the school, taking the lead in integrating institutional research more closely with departments schoolwide. The position will communicate with diverse audiences, create sustainable processes, and demonstrate deep knowledge of current trends in institutional research. In addition to providing the data and analysis required to support institutional effectiveness in day-to-day operations, the Director will be a partner and thought leader, advising Ransom Everglades' leadership on trends and key issues to enhance the School's standing.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to think broadly about institutional effectiveness, data governance, and the influence of data analysis on curriculum, student learning outcomes, school initiatives, admission, and college counseling. They will provide guidance on ways that institutional research should interface with other functions and offices, and how it can most effectively support the academic enterprise for student success. Demonstrated experience in institutional research, assessment, information management, and analytics will be priorities. This person must have a record of collaborating across divisions or departments, as well as working with unstructured data to find the truth behind observations. The Director will support campus-wide initiatives, such as accreditation and strategic planning. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to synthesize and present complex data in a clear, concise, and understandable manner are essential attributes for the role.
Ransom Everglades School (RE) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which RE has facilities.