External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Office of Institutional Research

Professional Services Specialist III

DUTIES:

Assists the director and associate director in developing and maintaining Institutional Research database systems, including Applicants Data, Student Data, and Course Data. Implements and maintains error-checking programs, checks data errors and communicates with other offices on error correction in the system. Compiles and submits mandatory state Student Unit Record (SURE) enrollment and degree reports. Assists with data analysis, develops data reports, design and implements interactive dashboard. Assists with new computer program creation and website maintenance. Provides support for mandatory Federal and State reporting, external surveys and internal data requests. Provides support for campus-wide research, accreditation, assessment, program review and other initiatives. Communicates with departments for data collection and related inquiries, and performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of experience in database design, development and maintenance. Two (2) years of experience using a computer programming language in one or more of the following: Visual Basic, C/C++, or Java. Two (2) years of experience using statistical computing language and analytical software including IBM SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Power BI–Business Data Analytics and Python. Two (2) years of experience in database language including SQL and/or T-SQL.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you may submit a request for an exemption. All employees are expected to follow the University's current health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer