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Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Research and Data Officer

EITS-Institutional Research

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The central mission of the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) is the collection, organization, and analysis of institutional and other data to support institutional management, operations, decision-making, and planning functions.

Included in this central mission is systematic information processing of University-wide data leading to broadly based institutional perspectives and understanding.

Also included are studies related to projected needs, program objectives, as well as efficiency and effectiveness in the use of institutional resources.

https://oir.uga.edu/

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

01/01/2023

09/27/2022

Yes

The review of candidates will begin on November 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Chief Institutional Research (IR) Officer

Administrative Faculty

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Non-Tenure Track

Master’s degree

The Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Research and Data Officer is responsible for leading the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). OIR is responsible for the collection, organization, maintenance, and analysis of institutional and other data to support institutional management, operations, decision-making, and planning functions. The Associate Vice President is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the office by managing a professional staff of approximately 18 full-time, part-time, and student workers. The Associate Vice President will work with a wide range of constituencies, including the president, vice presidents, deans, and other senior administration, faculty of the University, committees of the University Council, and the top leadership of the University System of Georgia. While this position reports to the vice president for information technology, it carries out these responsibilities and relationships with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Minimum of two years of experience with databases, statistical software, and other high-level computer skills.

The ideal candidate will have a background in enterprise systems for students, personnel, and finance. Knowledge of issues and current trends in higher education is desirable.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Provides information of a general nature about the University and its environment through the publication of various documents such as the Fact Book and the Department Profiles. Ensures all state (including University System) and federal reports are submitted in a timely fashion by establishing and maintaining a reports management system.

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Organizes and provides data to appropriate administrative and academic units by conducting extensive surveys, compiling and organizing data, and reporting the results. Provides senior administration with appropriate information by participating in national studies such as those organized by the University System of Georgia and the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.

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Ensures that internal and external requests for support in completing surveys/questionnaires are completed in a timely manner by managing a suspense system of critical dates relative to the surveys/questionnaires.

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Hires qualified research staff through recruiting, screening and interviewing applicants.

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Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the University.

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Contributes to the overall success of the University of Georgia by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Brief the president, vice presidents, and deans on information related to facts and data on the University of Georgia including serving as the chief liaison on institutional research, the use of data, and strategic planning with the University System of Georgia leadership.

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Designs, organizes, stores, and makes available data from university information systems via a comprehensive University data warehouse. Works with University offices to make best use of such data and collaborates with technical staff and others regarding IT operational best practices.

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