Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Glenville State University invites applications for the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. This position will provide leadership and performs all necessary functions related to the collection, interpretation, and use of institutional data for planning, assessment, and decision making. Facilitates access to information maintained in the university's Banner and Argos administrative/student information system to support university operations and monitor key institutional indicators, ensuring the integrity of data/information released in reports or studies, and providing data analysis, reporting, or research as needed to support institutional objectives.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes, administers, and coordinates the university's institutional research activities including collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting information on the characteristics of the university for use in decision making. Works closely with appropriate university offices in research and statistical analysis that may be needed for various projects in areas such as human resources, curricula, instruction, payroll, facilities, or finance. Serves as liaison and provides necessary support for the university's organizational effectiveness, planning, accreditation, evaluation, and program assessment activities. Serves as liaison from the university to various authorities at the federal, state, and local levels for data reporting, research studies, or surveys. Prepares state, federal, and university accountability reports according to documented requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Represents the university at federal, state, and local level meetings, seminars, or conferences as appropriate and at professional organizations related to institutional research within the state, taking a leadership role where appropriate. Maintains and distributes data, studies, or research to support the planning efforts of the university. Develops and implements processes for collecting, linking, and analyzing data from a variety of sources including internal systems, state and federal agencies, other higher education institutions, and employers. Maintains the administrative/student information databases; updates and maintains system files, establishes and maintains security and access information, ensures that backup copies of all files are routinely made and securely stored at a separate location, maintains system documentation.
  Monitors the overall integrity of data, complying with state, federal, and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements and taking appropriate steps to correct data discrepancies when noted. Works with areas of the university responsible for data input to improve process for collecting and inputting accurate data into the data system. Specifies and recommends purchases of computer software, hardware, and supplies for the administrative/student information system. Develops, administers, analyzes, and reports on surveys that measure engagement, performance and satisfaction for both students and employees. Assists in the preparation, follow-up, and reports for the university's accreditation agency and in the university's efforts to secure grants. Provides support and training in continuous quality improvement methods and the use/analysis of data related to effective practice of continuous quality improvement. Provides support for the development of university planning systems and provides for information to assess institutional effectiveness. Regularly, at the discretion of the President and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, attends university administrative team meetings. Other related tasks as assigned.
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  SUPERVISION 
  Works under the general supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  
   

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in computer science, data processing, research methods, or related field
• Two years of related research and/or analysis experience
• Experience using database software, mainframe applications, and/or statistical software;
• Coursework or knowledge of research methods
• Knowledge of relational database design and management and expertise in a major database package (i.e., Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server and Infomaker)
• Experience with higher education administrative/student information systems including technical understanding of data warehousing and data mining
• Familiarity with a variety of personal computer software and networking environments
• Familiarity with web survey administration software
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/glenvilleedu/default.cfm 

 
Screening of all applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Glenville State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.