Vice President, Analytics, Strategy and Research

Vice President, Analytics, Strategy and Research

Vice President, Analytics, Strategy and Research

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Vice President of Analytics, Strategy, and Research is a senior leader and member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for advancing strategic and annual planning at College of DuPage. The role provides overall leadership for analytics and institutional research, ensuring strong data governance, advanced analytics capabilities, and institutional effectiveness. Working collaboratively with Cabinet colleagues and campus stakeholders, and espousing the College's culture of care, the Vice President drives strategic initiatives, monitors key performance indicators related to accreditation and institutional priorities, and fosters a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. As a key partner to the President, this role integrates analytics, strategy, and research to support the College's mission, enhance student success, and guide future growth.

Dutiesand Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of the College's strategic and annual plans in collaboration with the President, Cabinet, and campus community, ensuring alignment between institutional priorities, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide overall leadership to analytics and institutional research, ensuring effective data governance, advanced analytics capabilities, and operational excellence in research design, data collection, and strategic reporting.
• Champion a culture of data-informed decision-making by embedding performance metrics into institutional operations, promoting data literacy, and providing actionable insights that guide planning and resource allocation.
• Advance the use of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and inform strategic decision-making that enhances student success and institutional performance.
• Oversee institutional accreditation and regulatory compliance activities, coordinating the development, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators to meet the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission and state agencies.
• Collaborate with Cabinet colleagues and campus stakeholders to align research and analytics with the College's vision, mission, and strategic goals, while fostering the College's culture of care.
• Represent the College as a senior leader and Cabinet member, providing counsel to the President and positioning the College as a leader in research, analytics, and strategy among peer institutions.
• Ensure compliance with COD policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements for institutional research and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the President.

Qualifications

Key Criteria

College of DuPage seeks the following experience and attributes for the Vice President of Analytics, Strategy, and Research :

Higher Education and Community College Proficiency

Strategic Leadership and Institutional Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making and Analytics Expertise

Collaborative Leadership and Key Partnerships

Salary packages starting at a minimum of $186,141 based on experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan. This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen. This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen.

College of DuPage has retained Stanton Chase, an executive search and leadership advisory firm, as its search partner.

Please direct expressions of interest and nominations to DC_DuPage_VPASR@stantonchase.com . Interested candidates should submit materials by December 15, 2025 , for full consideration.

Meredith Harper Bonham, PhD Prianka Maharaj

Director Talent & Operations Manager

Stanton Chase DC 202-248-5088 Stanton Chase DC 202-248-5088

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and / or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https : / / cod.csod.com / ux / ats / careersite / 4 / home / requisition / 2817?c=cod

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