Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

Working Title:

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Position Type:

Staff

Division:

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Department:

Administration

Unit:

Institutional Research

Location:

Coon Rapids, MN

FLSA:

Exempt

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Employment Condition:

Limited

Work Shift:

Days

Work Schedule/Hours/Days:

Monday- Friday (8:00 am-4:30 pm)

Salary Minimum:

$52,931

Salary Maximum:

$76,671

Salary Type:

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan:

216, MMA

Job Description:

The aligned Office of Institutional Effectiveness of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College is responsible for college-wide strategic planning and institutional research to support data-informed decision making. This includes supporting three campuses with diverse student populations with institutional and program accreditation, technical assistance, and training to facilitate continuous improvement. The Director of Institutional Effectiveness reports to the Dean of Research and Evaluation and works closely with other personnel and committees to provide data and conduct research related to accountability initiatives, strategic planning, internal reports and surveys, institutional and programmatic accreditation and other emergent research needs for both colleges. This position provides direct oversight for activities pertaining to supervising the projects and staff of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This is a temporary, full-time appointment for up to two years. The aligned colleges have three campus locations: Anoka, Cambridge, and Coon Rapids. This position’s home campus will be on the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids campus but limited traveling between the campuses may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate (written, verbal, listening and human relations) and collaborate effectively with constituents in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community including the ability to help various communities understand data and its implications.
• Leadership and administrative skills such as department planning, budget management, and project management.
• Ability to supervise and to encourage the involvement of others, not limited to direct reports.
• Ability to effectively query and analyze data from large and complex database using appropriate statistics as necessary.
• Ability to conceptualize, and plan research projects using accepted research design.
• Ability to understand issues around data privacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research, evaluation and reporting.
• Experience creating interactive dashboards and data visualizations.
• Ability to work with teams and to develop competent working relationships with all constituents.
• Ability to set priorities and meet timelines.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and responsive to a complex and changing organization by recognizing problems and determining solutions.
• Master’s degree.

Other Requirements:

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.

About:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. The student population at ARCC is composed of 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 11.5% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic of any race, 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 70.1% White, and 4.7% multiracial and 24.8% post-traditional students.The student population at ATC is composed of 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native, 5.9% Asian, 13.4% Black or African American, 5.5% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 69.7% White, and 4.8% multiracial and 50.1% post-traditional students. We are also committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees with 15% of our current employee population being people of color ARCC and 6.5% at ATC. Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs and we have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQA. For more information about our colleges, please visit http://www.anokaramsey.edu and http://www.anokatech.edu.

The safety of all members of ARCC & ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. ARCC campus Title IX Coordinator is Michael Opoku and can be contacted at michael.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272. ATC Campus Title IX Coordinator is Kevin Lindstrom and can be contacted at klindstrom@anokatech.edu or (763) 576-4076.

Benefits Info:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Posting Number:

F092P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Re-posting:

No

Open Date:

10/04/2021

Close Date:

10/25/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

Accept Applications:

Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

Please complete the Anoka-Ramsey Community College online application form and upload these documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume detailing educational background and professional experience
• Copy of Unofficial Transcripts
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement (see prompt below)

DE&I Statement Prompt: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is the responsibility of the entire college, including our faculty and staff. Describe how you would be able to support the efforts of Equity 2030 and the campus work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the position for which you are applying. Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Posting Contact:

Sharon Wolfgram - swolfgram@anokatech.edu 763-576-4212

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and employers.