[OK-AIR] job opening Northern Oklahoma College

[Billen, Isabelle]

NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE

Position Description

 

Position Title:                   Director of Institutional Research

Department:                      Administration

Reports to:                         Vice President for Academic Affairs

Job Group Title:               Administrative Services Manager

  

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for data collection and analysis
institution wide, responding to faculty and staff requests for data as
needed for internal benchmarking, grant applications, and external
reports required by state regents, accrediting agencies, and other
constituencies.  The Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and
administration in identifying assessment tools in support of a culture
of evidence and will be responsible for communicating data in formats
appropriate for the decision-making needs of each of these groups in
support of the mission.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

*       Chairs the institutional research committee and works
collaboratively with IT and academic and administrative units to ensure
assessment practices enhance decision making and advance the mission of
the College

*       Prepares customized data queries and reports using POISE and
other information systems and maintains a single location for
dissemination of that data

*       Coordinates the acquisition of institutional, instructional, and
student data from internal and external sources-i.e. IPEDS, HLC, Career
Technology Center partners, etc.

*       Responds to data needs for state and regional accreditation
requirements such as a Quality Initiative

*       Coordinates co-curricular assessment 

*       Provides annual institutional snapshots, including an annual
institutional Fact Book, as well as other summary reports as requested
to assist with strategic planning and grant applications (e.g.
demographics, retention and completion, labor outcomes, scholarship and
financial aid, COMPASS, and CAAP)

*       Identifies methods for improving reliability of student data and
assessment procedures

*       Coordinates surveys of employees, students, and alumni as needed
for curriculum planning, assessment, enhancement of student services,
and policy decisions

*       Researches labor market needs for existing and proposed degree
programs and certificates

*       Serves as official College contact for IRB requests

*       Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills, detail oriented, knowledge of quantitative data
analysis, and familiarity with statistical and database application
software are required.  Experience in student information systems,
particularly in POISE, and data warehouses is desirable.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:   A minimum educational level of a master's
degree is required (doctorate preferred) along with previous experience
in data collection and analysis and higher education accreditation
processes. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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