Riverland Community College welcomes applications for the unlimited full-time position of Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Change Management from individuals who are passionate about helping students succeed. We are committed to supporting diversity in all its forms, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Working Title: Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Change Management

Position Control Number: 01160793

Classification: 000634 Management Analyst 4

Appointment Information:
   • Unlimited, Full-time, Exempt
   • 214: MAPE

Location: Austin, MN

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pay Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / $68,883.00- $ 102,166.00

Deadline to Apply: 07/08/2025 by 12:01 am

Position Purpose:

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.

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
• Fluent in Spanish or other language spoken by Riverland students and the communities we serve.
• Direct experience with projects related to educational equity and/or education for social justice.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and 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.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Application Procedure:

Internal Applicants:

Current MinnState employees can log in to Workday and search for “Browse Jobs” in the search bar to apply.

Job Posting # JR0000002671 Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Change Management

External Applicants:

Candidates not currently employed by MinnState can go to Employment Opportunities - Riverland to apply.

Job Posting # JR0000002671 Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Change Management

Complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae.

Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

Deadline to Apply: 07/08/2025 by 12:01 am

Riverland Community College, a member of Minnesota State, is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 507-433-0600 or email hr@riverland.edu.