Director of Institutional Research - Cicero, United States - InsideHigherEd

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    Job Title:

    Director of Institutional Research

    Reports To and Evaluated by:

    Provost/Executive Vice President

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics or a research-based discipline. In depth understanding of research design, statistics, and strategic planning. Demonstrated proficiency in creating complex relational databases and spreadsheets and querying relational databases (e.g./ SQL or Web Intelligence). Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS or R). Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

    Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Master's degree and three years' experience in institutional research, assessment and/or planning. Experience developing and managing budgets and the grant proposal process. A leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, team building, and accessibility.

    Job Summary:

    Design and conduct institutional research studies, serve as administrative liaison to faculty driven assessment activities, manage the strategic planning process, prepare and submit reports to various state and federal agencies, serve as contact to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Assist in maintaining grants. Assist others in grant proposals to support educational programs and to gather and disseminate research information about the college and grants that may be available.

    Specific Job Duties:
    • Design and conduct institutional research studies and communicate results to College constituencies.
    • Collect data in support of assessment, planning, grant proposals and related activities.
    • Analyze and interpret data to produce audience-appropriate reports, executive summaries, fact sheets, graphic presentations, visualizations, dashboards, etc.
    • Work with faculty on information-driven assessment towards the improvement of teaching, learning, retention, and student success.
    • Develop and implement methods for communicating information to members of the College community.
    • Collaborate with and assist all areas of the college regarding the acculturation of information-driven, reflective implementation of policies, programs, and other initiatives.
    • Ensure all federal, state, and other external reporting requirements are submitted or responded to accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Provide assistance, data and direction in all matters involving the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, including institutional self-studies, writing self-study reports, and performing other activities to maintain the college's accreditation.
    • Develop, maintain and use relational databases and spreadsheets.
    • Responsible for budget development, management and review.
    • Revise and update the Websites for Institutional Research, planning and assessment.
    • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
    Salary Range:

    $77k-83k annually

    Posting Number:

    Admin00071PU

    Desired Start Date:

    01/29/2024

    Open Date:

    07/27/2023

    Open Until Filled:

    Yes