Institutional Research Director

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Assessment, Accreditation, and Institutional Effectiveness at Medgar Evers College (MEC), the Director of Institutional Research is responsible for all administrative functions in the Office of Institutional Research. The Office of Institutional Research conducts a wide range of quantitative analysis to guide policy and evaluate the College administrative processes and academic programs. The Director of Institutional Research will be responsible for the collection, management, and organization of data to support the analytic and reporting needs of MEC and those of the Central Offices of The City University of New York (CUNY) known as the University. The Director will lead the Office of Institutional Research in the provision of requested information for mandatory federal, state, and city reporting, and support the submission of grant and contract applications and major institutional projects. The Director and the Office of Institutional Research staff will work closely with the Enrollment Management Offices at MEC and the University.

The job function of the Director of Institutional Research will include, but not limited to:

-Analyze data and present the results to support program development, evaluation, and decision-making for department/unit administrators and senior leadership.

-Employ as an essential professional toolbox skill Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complement qualitative, statistical, and data analysis, and data analytics to inform processes and decision making at the College.

-Participate in and provide data support for the annual Performance Management Process (PMP), strategic plan, and budget for the College.

-Produce and maintain Medgar Evers College Fact Book and Dashboard profiling the College???s key performance indicators and the provision of other institution annual profiles for departments and units as needed.

-Produce and/or disseminate faculty and staff surveys and report the results for institutional use.

-Direct activities in the design, collection and analysis of national, commercial and in-house student survey data at various points of the student experience and the provision of college-wide assessment surveys.

-Develop institutional research infrastructure to expand and maintain accurate database in the Medgar Evers College Office of Institutional Research.

-Monitor the CUNY Institution Research Database.

-Provide institutional data/information for the development of grant and contract applications, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and accrediting organizations reporting requirements.

-Work closely with institutional researchers at the University through participation in the Institutional Research Council

-Manage the data processes of student evaluation of teaching and faculty workload reporting.

-Supervise the staff assigned to the Office of Institutional Research.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' relevant experience required.

Other Qualifications:

-An advanced degree in a related field such as statistics, management information systems, economics or business.

-Experience in higher education administration.

-Efficient in time management.

-Experience developing and managing long term projects and programming initiatives.

-Proficient in survey design and administration, with substantial working experience with Qualtrics.

-A strong background in statistical analysis and database management systems and experience working with SQL, SAS/SPSS or R.

-Ability to put informative works into presentations.

-Excellent relationship-building skills to create partnerships with educators and stakeholders.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs institutional research programs and contributes to academic program planning, evaluation, and other activities related to the College's mission.

• Works collaboratively with senior management on issues of assessment, including general institutional effectiveness and measures of student success and learning
• Designs and oversees research efforts with an institutional scope and assists departments and offices with focused research needs
• Coordinates program reviews and accreditation reporting
• Manages institutional research data systems and other resources
• Maintains standard management information and official statistics for internal and external reporting
• Develops procedures to support analytical, planning, and assessment functions in student and academic areas
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Institutional Research Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$129,310 - $132,987

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on September 27, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Medgar Evers College

About Medgar Evers College (CUNY)

Medgar Evers College was founded as a result of collaborative efforts by community leaders, elected officials, the Chancellor and the Board of Higher Education of The City University of New York. The College, named after the civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, was established in 1969 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of Central Brooklyn in New York City. The College is committed to the fulfillment of this mandate. In keeping with the philosophy of The City University and Medgar Evers College, we believe that education is the right of all individuals in the pursuit of self actualization. Consequently, the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. The College offers programs both at the baccalaureate and at the associate degree levels, giving close attention to the articulation between the two year and the four year programs. The College has a commitment to students who desire self improvement, a sound education, an opportunity to develop a personal value system, and an opportunity to gain maximum benefits from life experience and from their environment.

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