Director Institutional Research and Analytics

JOB POSTING # 159453

LOCATION Warwick, RI - Onsite

WORK SCHEDULE 35 hours per week

DURATION 4-month contract – Extensions possible

SUPERVISION May supervise full-time and part-time Institutional Research staff as directed

JOB SUMMARY

:Oversee the creation, development, collection, organization, interpretation, distribution and evaluation of data, information and reports useful for effective assessment of student learning outcomes, policy and planning formulation and decision making

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

• S:Conduct studies for enrollment forecasting, faculty workload, instructional activity, credit hours, retention, grading, student characteristics, graduates, site information, staffing patterns, budget forecasting, resource allocation, tuition, demographic information, program markets, student learning, and other studies which help the college community better understand our students and key changes which may indicate trend
• s.Prepare statistical reports as requested by federal and state agencies, other colleges and universities, and professional organization
• s.Work closely with the Board of Education on system-wide assessment of student learning outcomes, reporting, planning and policy formulation agenda
• s.Serve as the institution’s source for most official statistics and information. Serve as internal consultant in the design, access, implementation, analysis and interpretation of studies and assessment of student learning outcomes that contribute toward strengthening the Community College. Assist academic units with information and assessment needs for accreditation visits, program evaluation and in conducting follow-up studies. Work closely with other units such as Enrollment Services, Budget, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to support their information and assessment need
• s.Develop mechanisms to ensure that all assessment information is clear, accurate and accessibl
• e.Develop systems and procedures that ensure key information, both current and historical, is easily accessibl
• e.Sample student information and assessment system database to ensure accuracy of data; take appropriate action to resolve data integrity problems. Review computer programs, troubleshoot, fix or obtain specific fixe
• s.Assist in the design and coordination of computer-based assessment and decision support system
• s.Direct or participate in institution-wide assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional research activitie
• s.Update and produce the annual statistical and assessment report that summarizes pertinent information about courses, programs and the Colleg
• e.Design and maintain an enrollment forecasting model and produce an annual report for the President’s Council and the RI Board of Educatio
• n.Develop and reformulate a cohort tracking and transfer information system for internal, state and federal reportin
• g.Prepare program review statements for changes in program
• s.Operate planning models for budgeting and resource allocatio
• n.Chair or participate in various Divisional, College-wide, community, federal and/or State student learning outcomes and institutional research committee
• s.Evaluate methodology, cost and feasibility of each new request involving complex information and/or reporting requirements; produce a response weighted according to the need, source and cost of the reques
• t.Serve, as required, as the assessment director for special grants and project
• s.Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community colleg
• e.Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environmen
• t.Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affair

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LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPME

• NT:Various office equipment which may include computers, typewriters, telephones, copy machines, calculators, fax machines, e

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITI

• ONS:This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditi

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REQUIRED QUALIFICAT

• IONS:Master's degree with graduate training in research methodology and stati
• sticsThree years of related exper
• ienceExcellent communications s
• killsDemonstrated competency in statistics and research design and knowledge of computer applica

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PREFERRED QUALIFICA

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