Executive Director, Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness

**Description** --------------- * **Any complete applications received after the initial review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.** This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Review Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request. The Foothill \- De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on\-site per the requirement of the department. **Foothill – De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:** The mission of the Foothill\-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. Foothill\-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well\-being, and sustainability. **Position Purpose** Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategy, Institutional Effectiveness, and Engagement, the Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is responsible for providing leadership for institutional research and planning throughout the District. This involves overseeing institutional research, strategic planning, and data management to support district\-wide and college\-level decision\-making. Key duties include analyzing districtwide data on student and program outcomes, facilitating strategic and integrated planning processes, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with colleges and departments to meet state and federal reporting requirements. The Executive Director plays a key role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of key performance indicators identified in District planning documents and plans, organizes, designs, coordinates, supervises, and implements comprehensive institutional research and planning projects in alignment with the District’s vision and strategic priorities. The Executive Director plans, designs, and conducts research to meet compliance with state, federal, district, and college requirements and accreditation standards while ensuring the accuracy of state and federal reports. This role establishes effective working relationships with all District departments, divisions, and college leadership to provide assistance and improve effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of students and the community. Additionally, the position collaborates with and supports colleg