Director of Rankings & Institutional Performance

Job description

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a highly strategic and detail-oriented Director of Rankings & Institutional Performance to lead and execute a comprehensive rankings strategy in support of Grand Canyon University (GCU). This role is responsible for ensuring GCU is accurately represented and competitively positioned across major higher education rankings and surveys (e.g., U.S. News, Wall Street Journal, Princeton Review, Niche, Times Higher Education, and others). This individual will own the end-to-end rankings process—from data collection and validation to submission and performance tracking—while partnering cross-functionally across GCE and GCU stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in ranking outcomes. The ultimate goal is to elevate GCU into Top 10 positions across key categories aligned with institutional strengths, particularly student outcomes, social mobility, and career readiness. Key Responsibilities: Rankings Strategy & Ownership: - Develop and execute a comprehensive rankings strategy aligned with GCU’s brand positioning and institutional priorities - Identify and prioritize ranking opportunities where GCU can achieve Top 10 or Top 5 placement - Maintain a...