Institutional Research Director - Assistant jobs in Salisbury, NC

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)

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Director of School Improvement, Research and Accountability
  • Lexington City Schools
  • Lexington, NC FULL_TIME
  • General Statement of Job: 

    The Director of School Improvement, Research and Accountability is responsible for providing leadership to the school district’s school improvement processes, testing & accountability, research and PowerSchool programs.  The director manages and supervises all facets of the school improvement process, district research initiatives, achievement testing and the PowerSchool application.  

     

    The Director of School Improvement, Research and Accountability provides leadership to the school district’s school improvement processes.  The director will work with the Chief Academic Officer and School Principals to provide oversight, direction, coaching and accountability to the school improvement process.  The Director will have intimate knowledge of the North Carolina School Improvement process, including the Indistar platform.  The Director will be well-versed in data disaggregation, and helps to drive decisions that are informed by data. 

     

    The Director of School Improvement, Research and Accountability also prepares reports reflecting school and district-wide profiles for academic areas measured by testing and accountability, academic performance data from PowerSchool, attendance and discipline data in PowerSchool, as well as reports requested from various faculty and staff.  The data covered in these reports include, but are not limited to, EVAAS data, state testing data results, ACT and SAT data results, graduation rate data, Teacher Working Conditions Survey data, school demographic data, student academic performance data, student attendance data, school-based surveys, etc.  These reports are presented to appropriate audiences (school board, Superintendent, Senior Leadership Team, central office staff, principals, teachers, etc.) in usable formats. The Director is also responsible for conducting special evaluations regarding issues identified for research.  

     

    Additionally, the director will assist with providing appropriate and comprehensive training to school staff and administration regarding standardized testing as prescribed the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, ensuring testing sessions are conducted in a secure manner in accordance with the Testing Code of Ethics, the applicable Test Administrator Manuals for each assessment, the Testing Students with Disabilities Manual, and the Testing Students with Limited English Proficiency Manual, as well as providing interpretation of the results to school audiences and curriculum staff.  The Director monitors and supervises all testing and test-related activities that are a part of the district-wide testing program, ensures test security is maintained, and participates in the establishment of testing guidelines and restrictions related to the utilization of appropriate data.  The Director is responsible for conducting investigations into testing misadministration and violations of the Testing Code of Ethics, reporting the results to appropriate district and NCDPI staff, and taking appropriate administrative action in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer and the Executive Director of Human Resources.

      

    The Director also works to ensure all state and federal guidelines are followed regarding reporting of student information including, but not limited to, demographics, incident management, attendance, and student academic performance found within PowerSchool.  The Director also works to troubleshoot issues associated with the PowerSchool application, verify data associated with state and federal reports, and create new reports within the PowerSchool application for various stakeholders.  The Director manages and supervises all facets of budgeting to include purchasing supplies, technological equipment, and all other items necessary to support the Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool program.

     

    Essential Job Functions: 

    • Provide leadership to the school improvement process
    • Provide feedback, guidance and coaching to principals on the school improvement process
    • Manage and supervise all facets of testing
    • Manage and supervise use of the PowerSchool application
    • Prepare reports/presentations on academic performance data to be presented to various stakeholder groups 
    • Lead the district’s research approval process
    • Lead the district’s grant writing initiatives
    • Assist with transcript evaluations
    • Complete state and federal reports as required
    • Conduct investigations concerning issues associated with testing and violations of the Testing Code of Ethics
    • Collaborate with district and school staff to provide data analysis training/support
    • Conduct data analysis meetings with principals and school staff
    • Troubleshoot issues associated with testing situations
    • Troubleshoot issues associated with the PowerSchool application
    • Create/code reports within the PowerSchool application 
    • Summarizing local, district and state survey data (TWC, stakeholder surveys, etc)
    • Other duties as assigned by Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent

      

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree with teaching license required, preferably in a relevant field of work
    • Masters degree in preferred area required
    • School leadership (Principal) required; district leadership preferred
    • Possess driver’s license
    • Proven relationship building skills with ability to collaborate within and across the district
    • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
    • Proficient computer and technology skills
    • Professional appearance, communication, organization, and attitude

     

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Three (3) to five (5) years of data analysis experience
    • Three (3) to five (5) years of PowerSchool Administrative experience
    • Successful school principal experience
    • Demonstrated growth in a school or district setting (EVAAS, School Growth Data, etc)

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

    • Knowledge of the PowerSchool application
    • Knowledge of Standardized Testing
    • Ability to analyze data for trends 
    • Ability to develop meaningful annual budgets 
    • Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing 
    • Ability to make effective oral presentations before large groups of people 
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. 
    • General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
    • Ability to maintain basic files and records.
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

     

    DISCLAIMER:

     

    The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.


    Updated 03/2024

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Assistant Finance Director
  • Davidson County Government
  • Lexington, NC FULL_TIME
  • About Us Welcome to the Davidson County, North Carolina Career Portal! Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success, which is why...
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Assistant Finance Director
  • Davidson County, NC
  • Lexington, NC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Performs complex accounting duties and supervises the operations of the Finance Department. Additional Information Assistant Finance Director
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Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Alliance Health Group
  • Wilkesboro, NC FULL_TIME
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Assistant Activities Director
  • Autumn Care of Salisbury
  • Salisbury, NC FULL_TIME
  • We are a leader in the long-term care industry operating in 7 different states. It is our commitment to the care of our residents and our staff that sets us apart from the rest. From the development o...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
  • Autumn Care of Biscoe
  • Biscoe, NC FULL_TIME
  • We are a leader in the long-term care industry operating in 6 different states. It is our commitment to the care of our residents and our staff that sets us apart from the rest. From the development o...
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Research / Clinical Research - $32-58 per hour
  • Adventist Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Research / Clinical Research for a nursing job in Charlotte, North Caro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Immigration Services and Support, Center for Immigration Services and Support
  • Wake Forest University
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will auto...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of the Scholars Program, Wake Forest Scholars Office
  • Wake Forest University
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will auto...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Investor Experience (Multi-Family Real Estate)
  • Catalyst Capital Partners
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Interested parties should apply through LinkedIn. Please take the Path Assessment (~10 minutes) and send your results to...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Clinical Behavioral Health
  • Novant Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • The Clinical Director for the Psychiatry and Mental Health Institute (PMHI) is a market level role. The Clinical Directo...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Digital Learning Administrator
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Company Description Job Description Summary: The Digital Learning Administrator works at the intersection of technology ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Writer
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Posting Details Classification Information Position/Classification Title Public Communication Spec Classification Type S...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Media Manager
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Company Description Job Description Summary: The social media manager leads all social media efforts across the Queens U...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salisbury (/ˈsɔːlzbəri/ SAWLZ-bər-ee) is a city in the Piedmont of North Carolina; it is the county seat of Rowan County. Located 44 miles northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. This was 33,663 in the 2010 Census (growing 27.8% from the Census in 2000). Founded in 1753, Salisbury is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic Districts. Salisbury is the home to North Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine, regional supermarket, Food Lion and Rack Room Shoes. It is one of two ci...
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Institutional Research Director - Assistant in Nashua, NH
The Assistant Director collaborates with campus constituents, particularly concerning matters of retention and student success, for the ongoing development of datasets, research methods, tools and analyses.
December 29, 2019
Institutional Research Director - Assistant in Springfield, MO
- Compile, organize, and maintain data portraying general institutional characteristics, including recent admissions, financial aid, net price, enrollment, and student progress and completion data.
January 29, 2020
Institutional Research Director - Assistant in Sioux Falls, SD
This Office maintains IR webpages on the UNCSA website containing recent institutional performance data and conducts frequent periodic and ad hoc data analysis and reporting in response to internal requests from UNCSA staff and faculty.
February 11, 2020