Institutional Research Director jobs in Fresno, CA

Closing Date: 6/20/2023 at 11:55 PM

Campus Location: District Office

Start Date: 05/05/2023

Essential Functions:
General PurposeUnder general direction of the Vice Chancellor, Educational Services & Institutional Effectiveness, plans, organizes, develops, directs, and integrates District-wide data analytic and research capabilities supporting strategic planning, budget development, accreditation, program review, enrollment management, student success trend analyses and overall institutional effectiveness research; oversees and participates in the development and maintenance of a robust data warehouse to support District-wide and college decision making on a diverse range of educational and organizational issues; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing CharacteristicsExecutive Director, Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is distinguished from other Directors of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness at assigned colleges by the incumbent's responsibility for leading and directing development and maintenance of District-wide sound, reliable and consistent data resources to support research and analysis of overall institutional effectiveness, learning outcomes and other organizational and educational questions and issues.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
Other Duties

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices and

• A masters degree from an accredited college or university in social science, data science, mathematics, statistics, economics or other related research field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience designing and administering institutional research and planning programs, including the uses of advanced information technology tools and state-of-the-art statistical software; or
  

• Meet the state minimum qualifications for an educational administrator, which include a masters degree and at least one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment; or
  

• Possess a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements
A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program.

Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable QualificationsExperience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate ones relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management. Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and/or student support services are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Conditions of Employment:
221 duty days and 24 vacation days for a total of 245 days. Prorated based on start date.

Salary and Benefits:
An annual salary of $134,602 - $156,040 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,270 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance for employees. Employees are also members of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure:
Applications will initially be screened by Human Resources to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.

The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the "recommended candidates". These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for final interviews.

A hiring recommendation will be made by the Vice Chancellor and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond, as best as we can, to the needs of our applicants and the faculty and administrators we work with in the District.

SCCCD EEO Plan

For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to position number DINTR-EXDIR (Slot #1108)

Submission of application and related materials is the applicants responsibility and must be submitted through the districts online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

Additional Information:
This is an academic management position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and implementation of district policies, regulations, budget decisions, and supervision of personnel including assignment of work, evaluation of performance, adjusting grievances, recommending hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, and termination.Physical and Mental DemandsThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this assignment, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this assignment, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret conditions and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, faculty, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees work under typical office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption and intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes. This is an academic management position exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

About the District:
State Center Community College District (SCCCD) provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at SCCCD, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The State Center Community College District (SCCCD) values the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to the professional educational community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at SCCCD, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners. An equity-minded individual is a person who:Mission & Vision
Mission Statement:
State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is committed to empowering our colleges in their efforts to promote exemplary educational opportunities and to provide safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments leading to student success and global competitiveness which will transform our region.

Vision Statement:
Empowering through Educational Excellence.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.scccd.edu

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