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Senior Planning Associate

Employer
Miami Dade College
Location
Wolfson Campus

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Job Details

Job Title: Senior Planning Associate
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1004917
Job Details

Job Family

ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)

Grade

16

Salary

$66,761 - $83,452

Department

Planning and Policy Analysis

Reports To

Director, Planning, Policy & Grant Program Support

Closing Date

April 26, 2023

FLSA Status

Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

February 9, 2023

Job Summary

The Senior Planning Associate works directly with academic, student services and administrative staff to coordinate data and research for planning projects, special initiatives and grants that strengthen institutional effectiveness and promote student success. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Coordinates collection, analyzes and/or communicates institutional data and other information to constituents throughout the College to support planning projects, grants and special initiatives
  • Conducts independent research and data analysis
  • Manages analytical research planning projects
  • Prepares internal analytical research summaries and reports to strengthen the college’s culture of evidence
  • Works in collaboration with the Director, Department of Resource Development Project Managers, and grant subject matter specialists to assess data needs for new grant opportunities; generate baseline data using MDC data systems and special purpose surveys; and meet reporting requirements for ongoing grant projects
  • Identifies and operationalizes performance measures in collaboration with the Director and subject matter specialists
  • Works with college academic, student services, and administrative personnel to support the data and research needs of special initiatives and priorities
  • Provides guidance in developing sound evaluation plans and logic models for grant-funded and other assigned projects
  • Monitors changes to state and federal legislation, accreditation requirements, and higher education reforms and initiates to analyze the potential impact on the College
  • Develops a repository of internal and external promising practices related to retention, progression, and completion related student success initiatives
  • Provides support for grant proposal development and report writing as requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
    Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of relevant institutional research, report writing, and programming experience or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and seven (7) years related experience
  • All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
    • Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and proceduresKnowledge of institutional research, computer systems, data storage and retrieval processes and higher educationProficiency in SAS programming or related programming language (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, SQL, etc.) and strong Microsoft Office applications software skillsPractical experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, etc.)Demonstrable skills in quantitative and qualitative educational research designAbility to analyze data from a variety of sources, synthesize information, and communicate findings to non-technical usersCapacity to understand, analyze, and interpret Federal and State laws, grantor guidelines, financial reports, & legal documentsKnowledge and demonstrable skills in project management, planning, human relations, and consultationPossess strong interpersonal, communication and user orientation skillsPossess excellent writing and research conceptualization skillsAbility to deliver presentations to faculty, staff and administrators and respond to questions effectivelyAbility to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffAbility to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments
Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Organization

Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.

Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College.  Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.

With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.

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