**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning & Change Management - Management Analyst Staff Spec **Institution:** Riverland Community College **Classification Title:** Management Analyst Staff Spec **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** Austin **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Classified - Unlimited **Salary Range:** $30.23 - $44.48 **Job Description** This position leads efforts towards institutional excellence through data management and utilization, institutional analysis, strategic planning, change management, and project management. This position is key in achieving Hispanic Serving Institution status, meeting the goals of both our strategic plan and Riverland’s Equity 2030 goals through the optimization of college processes and systems to promote student success, targeted recruitment, and continuous institutional improvement. **PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS** Examples of key duties are interpreted as descriptive and not restrictive. **1.** **Lead Institutional Effectiveness efforts in systematic organizational analysis, assessment, and performance excellence efforts.** + Working in partnership with college leadership, the Director of Institutional Research, Technology and Learning Resources, Student Affairs, and other areas of the college, build and maintain a comprehensive data management and assessment plan that will enable Riverland to access and utilize data to improve service to students and achieve our equity goals. + Build institutional capacity for data utilization and data intelligence to drive continuous improvement across all institutional work and initiatives. + Direct data utilization, perform data analysis, present data analyses, and facilitate discussions and application of data analysis at all levels of the institution. + Provide training and leadership in strengthening Riverland’s culture of data decision-making and data storytelling. + Collaborate with academics, advising, and other areas of the college, to optimize scheduling and curriculum information reporting systems to better meet student needs. + Collaborate with academics, advising, and other areas of the college, pull the necessary data and present it in an understandable format in support of the Higher Learning Commission, federal compliance, and other specialized accreditation reports and site visits. + Working in partnership with all areas of the college leads and the selection, design, and implementation of a customer relationship management (CRM) system that supports the college mission and integrates a student coaching model. + Support the development and planning of external funding initiatives and lead grant projects that align with the college strategic plan. + Facilitate a consistent model of Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust applied at all levels of the institution. + Lead Baldrige-oriented quality initiatives. + Collaborate to build capacity for innovation and organizational learning. **Priority: Essential** **Percent of Time: 40%** **2.** **Lead Strategic Planning.** + Facilitate the creation, implementation, and tracking of Riverland’s strategic and short-term plans utilizing 4Dx or other similar methodology to ensure strategic goals are met across the institution. + Collaborate with all areas of the college to ensure that divisional and departmental strategic and short-term plans align to support the college strategic plan. + Work with Communications and Marketing to brand and promote Riverland’s strategic plan. + Be attentive to internal and external forces that will impact Riverland to help the college respond to and predict future needs, both programmatic and institutional. + Collaborate with all areas of the college to develop and integrate a systematic, ongoing program and service level evaluation model that is integrated with strategic planning, annual planning, and budgeting. + Support the President’s Cabinet members in their roles as executive sponsors of the strategic plan and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the work. **Priority: Essential** **Percent of Time: 30%** **3.** **Project and Change Management.** + Serve as Riverland’s Project and Change Manager for special projects. Provide leadership and support for college and system initiatives. + Implement a formal framework for both projects and change management at Riverland for all projects and initiatives. Train faculty and staff to utilize the framework to increase efficiency and effectiveness of college projects. + Build institutional capacity for both Project and Change management. **Priority: Essential** **Percent of Time: 20%** **4** . **Perform other duties assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the organization's reputation as a viable business partner.** **Priority: Secondary** **Percent of Time:** **10%** **Salary Range:** $30.23 - $44.48 / $63,120.00 - $92,874.00 **Minimum Qualifications** + Minimum three (3) years of related work experience **-OR-** Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of related work experience **-OR-** an equivalent combination of education and experienced. An associate degree could be substituted for 6 months of experience, a bachelor’s degree is 12 months and a master’s degree is 18 months within any of the following disciplines: strategic planning, research, organizational assessment, performance excellence or related. + Strong knowledge of statistical methods, statistical analysis, and computer programs and software packages. + Group facilitation skills and experience. **Preferred Qualification** + Doctoral degree in related area. + Preference will be given to those with advanced education or experience related to formal research, evaluation, and strategic planning facilitation. + Experience at a Hispanic Serving Institution. + Direct experience with projects related to educational equity and/or education for social justice. + Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities. + Demonstrate experience working with multicultural and underserved populations. **Other Requirements** **A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.** This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check. In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check. Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson at aimee.larson@riverland.edu (brian.tiegs@southcentral.edu) **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** 8:00 am - 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes - telework eligible and negotiated at time of hire **About** Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees, students, and the region thrive. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we provide excellent opportunities for every student to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation, and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contribution, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. **Diversity and Inclusion:** We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the value of diverse experiences and perspectives, which enhance our ability to serve the people of our region effectively. **Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment:** Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates with an understanding of HSIs and the Latinx student experience, further enriching our inclusive community. **Student-Centered Education:** With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on learning. Riverland offers student-centered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and non-credit courses caters to various learning modalities. **Program Offerings:** With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna, Riverland offers associate degrees in over 90 career options, liberal arts and sciences, and customized training, providing comprehensive educational opportunities for all. **Community and Quality of Life:** Located in southern Minnesota, our region boasts excellent public and parochial education systems, diverse recreational activities for all seasons, and upscale communities, enriching personal and professional lives. Join Riverland Community College, where dedication to employees, students, and the region drives excellence in education and service. To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu . **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 04-02-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-18-2026 **Close Date:** 03-19-2026 **Posting Contact Name:** Mary Ellen Greeley Abdo **Posting Contact Email:** Mary.Abdo@riverland.edu