Institutional Research Director jobs in Lima, OH

The University of Findlay (www.findlay.edu) is seeking a full-time Institutional Research Compliance Analyst. The Institutional Research Team at the University of Findlay provides data resources to effectively contribute to institution-level decision-making, planning, and policy formation that contributes to the cultivation of “the potential within each student through academic excellence, transformative experiences and a supportive community that is grounded in Christian faith.” The Institutional Research Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely analysis and dissemination of key institutional data. This includes defining and creating data structures, conventions, methodologies, and reports / visualizations that will allow qualitative and quantitative analysis, interpretation, and reporting. The Institutional Research Compliance Analyst fulfills data / report requests and supports survey development and reporting, including academic course evaluations. This position requires a positive attitude, an enthusiasm to collaborate with others, a desire to improve and simplify processes, an eagerness to learn new software tools, and a drive toward consistency and accuracy,

A bachelor’s degree in social, behavioral, or educational sciences, statistics, or a related area involving analytical and social science research skills is required. The candidate must possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a problem solver; demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and competing priorities while completing quality assignments accurately in a fast-paced environment; a desire to learn new technical skills as well as more advanced methods in data reporting and analysis; excellent organizational and communication skills, written and oral: proficient knowledge and experience working with integrated student information systems; familiarity of higher educational administration, FERPA, and related regulations; commitment to serving others; and demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion.

Preference given to candidates with two years of experience in applied research, assessment, data analysis or decision support; or Master's degree work in social, behavioral, or educational sciences, or a related area involving analytical and social science research skills. The ideal candidate will possess experience with Workday (or other SIS) and Watermark Products (or similar assessment development and tracking software); experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SPSS / R / SASS (data analysis), and Tableau / Power BI (data visualization); experience preparing material for higher education reports (e.g. IPEDS), including both quantitative and qualitative analysis and summaries, relying on an ability to communicate data and results in verbal, written, numerical, and graphical forms; experience with survey instrument design, development, implementation, and analysis; experience in querying, manipulating, analyzing, and reporting large amounts of complex data; and experience with education accreditation and/or compliance monitoring.

Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the city of Findlay, the University of Findlay has nearly 80 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees, 11 master’s degrees, and five doctoral degrees. More than 3,300 students from approximately 42 countries are enrolled at Findlay. Consistently ranked as a Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, the University has also been regularly recognized as one of the best four-year institutions in the Midwest by the Princeton Review and was named to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings in 2022. In addition, our faculty and staff strive to create a supportive community in which our students grow and find their path to a meaningful life and productive career.

As a member of the city of Findlay, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the top ranked micropolitan community in the United States. Our small city offers so much to professionals like yourself, including a robust business climate, active downtown, and top-rated schools and parks.

The Office of Human Resources will accept complete applicant files until the position is filled, early submission of materials will afford them optimal attention.

All applications will be considered highly confidential. Offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including UF tuition remission for accepted employee, spouse and children. The UF Employment Application may be found on the website at: https://www.findlay.edu/offices/business-affairs/human-resources/Open-Positions.

For more information on the University of Findlay, visit http://www.findlay.edu.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

It is the university’s policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person