Institutional Research Director - Assistant assists in directing and overseeing institutional research for a university/college. Designs and leads institutional research studies evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's programs and policies. Being an Institutional Research Director - Assistant manages data collection and analysis and oversees the formulation of research reports. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically reports to Institutional Research Director. The Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Institutional Research Director - Assistant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree (doctorate preferred), five to seven years of responsible experience in a higher education setting, as well as, demonstrated competence in planning, assessment and institutional research activities; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and designs; knowledge of data processing/analysis and database management systems; strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple and changing priorities; ability to meet deadlines, diligent in concern for accuracy; excellent quantitative and writing skills. Experience in regional accreditation and/or reaffirmation processes as demonstrated by having served an active role in these activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains databases.
2. Produces annual institutional fact book as a tool for informed decision-making.
3. Administers and processes college-wide graduating senior surveys.
4. Serves as a resource for academic and support units as they plan, assess and conduct research.
5. Provides survey design and processing support.
6. Produces reports for internal use and external agencies.
7. Conducts peer comparison studies.
8. Develops and maintains a cycle of regular institutional studies, archival files, and key indicators to support recurring decision needs of the College.
9. Coordinates the development of all statistical reports sent to governmental agencies, to the United Methodist Church, the regional accrediting agency, and all other external constituents.
10. Provides assistance in the strategic planning and institutional effectiveness processes.
11. Provides technical support to units in the preparation and analysis of surveys and other assessment processes.
12. Serves as the institution’s chief reporting official for IPEDS and other federal/state reports as required.
13. Supports and facilitates the work for institutional and programmatic accreditations.
14. Administers and distributes results of various standardized assessment instruments.
15. Provides assistance with the design of methods to assess student learning and program quality.
16. Serves as a repository for information that may be used to support planning, policy formulation and strategic decision making.
17. Ensures the integrity of data provided to college decision makers, governmental agencies, and other internal and external constituencies.
18. Supports continuous academic program assessment (curricular and co-curricular activities) and improvement of student learning through consultation, mentoring and hands-on training.
19. Promotes internal and external communication of assessment results.
20. Supports the ongoing development and implementation of comprehensive outcomes assessment programs for all academic and administrative units that support the goals of the university's strategic plan.
21. Participates in the collection and analysis of various assessment data to support departmental accreditation and program reviews, including dissemination of results and assisting others with
understanding and appropriately using them.
22. Interprets assessment findings and prepares an annual assessment report to summarize such findings, with particular emphasis on the quality of the assessment efforts and findings that influence
institutional decision-making and policy development.
23. Provides strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing operations, systems, and procedures.
24. Coordinates all assessment and institutional effectiveness activities needed for compliance purposes for SACSCOC accreditation and other college-and/or program-level specialized accreditations.
25. Records, stores, manages, and disseminates confidential and sensitive assessment data, appropriate.
26. Promotes internal and external communication of assessment results.
27. Develops and establishes operating goals, policies, and procedures for the assessment office, as appropriate; recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance
operational effectiveness and efficiency.
28. Supports continuous academic program assessment (curricular and co-curricular activities) and improvement of student learning through consultation, mentoring and hands-on training.
29. Leads the development, organization, analysis and reporting of student learning outcomes and related activities to support planning activities.
30. Participates in the collection and analysis of various assessment data to support departmental accreditation and program reviews, including dissemination of results and assisting others with
understanding and appropriately using them.
31. Interprets assessment findings and prepares an annual assessment report to summarize such findings, with particular emphasis on the quality of the assessment efforts and findings that i influence institutional decision-making and policy development.
32. Provides strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing operations, systems, and procedures.
33. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or the President.
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