Head: Institutional Research

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa ADvTECH Full time

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is a registered private higher education provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of ADvTECH Ltd, listed on the JSE.

The IIE’s Central Academic Team (CAT) is the custodian of academic quality, educational technology, and governance across the institution. It leads academic strategy, compliance, and operational integrity through robust governance structures.

The current CAT is in the process of being repositioned as a Centre of Excellence, a hub for academic innovation, staff capacity building, quality assurance, and governance across both the schools and tertiary divisions.

**The purpose of the job**:
To lead the institutional research portfolio by delivering high-quality data analysis and research insights that guide institutional strategy, academic planning, and operational decision-making. The role integrates internal data, external trends, and policy shifts to support evidence-based management and institutional effectiveness.

**Reporting to**:
**Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position**:
Institutional Research Strategy and Execution
- Design and lead institutional research strategy and plans aligned with CAT and broader institutional priorities
- Identify data needs across academic and administrative units and develop response strategies
- Scope integrated institutional dashboards and performance monitoring tools
- Support evidence-based policy and planning across the institution
- Contribute to regulatory submissions and strategic reporting

Analytical Intelligence and Data Management
- Conduct internal research focusing on enrolment patterns, admissions, and staff workloads
- Monitor graduate employability, student success, retention, and progression
- Develop predictive models for institutional planning
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data sources used for decision-making
- Guide data collection, analysis, and interpretation standards

Environmental Scanning and Sector Intelligence
- Scan the education environment for relevant shifts and trends
- Analyse trends in national results (e.g., matric outcomes) and sector reports
- Conduct benchmarking studies against peer institutions
- Translate emerging issues into actionable institutional insight
- Provide foresight on academic and operational risks

Insight Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare and deliver research findings to Leadership, Senate, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Create accessible reports and visualisations for diverse audiences
- Facilitate data-driven workshops with academic and support staff
- Respond to ad hoc data requests from internal stakeholders
- Promote data-informed decision-making across all units

**Qualification**
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree
- PhD Advantageous

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years as an Institutional Research/Data Analytics
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Higher Education Research Environment

**Competencies**:

- Institutional Research Design- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning Support
- Data Visualisation and Interpretation
- Communication of Research Insights
- Policy and Trend Analysis- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Awareness
- Communication effectiveness
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Initiative

**Other Special Requirements**:
- Occasional travel between campuses or the central office may be required.

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