Job Offer: Director of Institutional Research

Director of Institutional Research

Director of Institutional Research

About The College of Saint Rose:
The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic institution of higher education, enrolling over 3,000 students. Located in the City of Albany, the heart of New York State's Capital Region, the College is an independent, coeducational institution, with dedicated faculty, administrators, and staff, all focused on transforming the lives of our students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum, and professional programs, Saint Rose serves four-year, transfer and graduate students in undergraduate, graduate degree and advanced certificate programs in four academic schools: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; and Mathematics and Sciences.
Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the College is proud of its mission of service to the urban community. As an institution that values inclusion, we seek to attract and employ individuals who reflect the cultural diversity found within our student body, and across the nation and globe.
In 2020, the College proudly celebrated its Centennial. Our students, alumni and employees treasure the century of impact Saint Rose has made on the world. Consider becoming an employee who believes in the promise the next 100 years holds for this special institution.



Listing description
The Director of Institutional Research serves as the primary source for institutional data at the College and provides information in support of planning, assessment, policy development, and decision-making for all campus constituencies. this job offer is responsible for providing leadership abilities related to the systematic collection and organization of data; and in particular the advancement and development of reporting and analysis. The Director also ensures the timely and accurate reporting of institutional data to governmental and external constituents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

»Serve as the College's chief reporting official for IPEDS and Middle States institutional profiles.

»Provide data and analytical support for all activities related to evaluation, assessment, program review reporting and accreditation.

»Assure compliance with mandatory data reporting to state, federal, and accrediting agencies and maintain data verification and quality control procedures.

» supervise standard institutional reporting (e.g., enrollment data, graduation/retention rates).

»Provide information and analysis to appropriate senior management, to include requests for studies on program evaluation, administrative issues, demographic data, enrollment, enrollment trends/projections, information for grant applications and any information that might enhance long range planning and evidence-located decision-making.

»Manage data and respond to routine and ad-hoc queries for all College departments, especially Academic Affairs and Finance & Administration.

»Provide direction to the campus community regarding survey design, implementation and data collection methodologies for both small-scale and complex projects.

»Interpret and report results of institutional surveys, providing objective and neutral data assessment.

»Network with external organizations in order to obtain valid external data.

»Provide data analysis for strategic institutional planning and policy decisions and programmatic planning.

»Develop and maintain consistent methodologies for reporting institutional data to internal and external constituencies.

»Present data and analysis to campus community.

»Identify, design, and execute research projects that address important and timely strategic questions for the College.

»Maintain and supervise annual update and production of a College Fact Book.



General Requirements:

»Master's Degree in a related field of study

»Minimum of three years of practice in the management of data and analysis in support of institutional research and educational assessment

» broad expertise of higher education administration

»Demonstrated expertise of research methods, design and analysis, including quantitative and qualitative approaches

» practice using data visualization tools such as Tableau

»Advanced level computer expertise using a Windows located operating system, specifically MS Word, Excel (graphics, pivot tables), Access

»Proficiency maintaining and utilizing databases and data warehouses

» practice using Elucian Banner, SQL, and statistical packages such as SAS or SPSS preferred

» capability to collaborate with College leaders at all levels of the institution to deliver the most informative and significant data essential to shaping institutional strategy and direction

»Demonstrated written communication and presentation expertise

»Strong organizational expertise and capability to multitask

» practice collaborating with and supporting diverse populations



Additional Information:
In addition to income, compensation includes comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan for employees and dependents, a 403b located retirement plan and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.
The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, discapability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.