From mccrews at ou.edu Mon May 2 11:15:04 2016 From: mccrews at ou.edu (Moore, Melisa C.) Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 16:15:04 +0000 Subject: [OK-AIR] FW: TAIR In-Reply-To: <6ead6400425041dab398b3d33c5b476f@EXMB06.ardclb.uta.edu> References: <6DB52D0557012B4C847A0D46C1282C3701275D0CF265@MAVMAIL1.uta.edu> <6ead6400425041dab398b3d33c5b476f@EXMB06.ardclb.uta.edu> Message-ID: All, A contact at TAIR (Texas AIR) asked that I forward a job posting at UT Arlington to those in OK-AIR to see if anyone would be interesting in switching to the dark side. The link to the posting is below. Lisa Moore Project Analyst Institutional Research and Reporting University of Oklahoma 640 Parrington Oval, OSH 310 Norman, OK 73019 Phone: 325-2418 mccrews at ou.edu From: Kanyaboyina, Venkata P [mailto:venkatak at uta.edu] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 3:53 PM To: Moore, Melisa C. Subject: RE: TAIR Hi Lisa, I hope you are doing great. Sorry for the delayed response. It took a while to get the position opened. Below is the link to job listing. Please forward it to OK-AIR distribution. http://tinyurl.com/jpahy3z Looking forward to talk to you. Thanks, Venkat -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mccrews at ou.edu Wed May 4 13:38:50 2016 From: mccrews at ou.edu (Moore, Melisa C.) Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 18:38:50 +0000 Subject: [OK-AIR] FW: [Tair-l] Job Opening at UTSA: Institutional Research Analyst I Position In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: UT San Antonio has a job opening in IR as well if anyone is interested. -Lisa From: tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu [mailto:tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu] On Behalf Of Salma Ferdous Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:15 AM To: tair-l at baylor.edu Subject: [Tair-l] Job Opening at UTSA: Institutional Research Analyst I Position Dear TAIR Colleagues, Good Morning! The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has a job opening for a Institutional Research Analyst I postiion. To view complete job descriptions and for application instructions, please visit https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/3058 Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Salma Salma Ferdous Director of Analysis & Certification Office of Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness The University of Texas at San Antonio Phone: 210-458-4794 Fax: 210-458-4708 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From mccrews at ou.edu Wed May 4 13:40:15 2016 From: mccrews at ou.edu (Moore, Melisa C.) Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 18:40:15 +0000 Subject: [OK-AIR] FW: [Tair-l] Job Opening at UT Austin in the IR department on the research team In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: And so does UT Austin (although I have no idea why anyone would want to wear burnt orange). -Lisa From: tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu [mailto:tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu] On Behalf Of Holmes, James L Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:34 PM To: tair-l at baylor.edu Subject: [Tair-l] Job Opening at UT Austin in the IR department on the research team There is an opening at The University of Texas at Austin on the Institutional Reporting, Research and Information System's research team for a Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III. The IRRIS Research Team provides descriptive statistics and predictive analytics to support data-informed decisions, institutional management, and planning in the areas of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. Key functions include: compiling, organizing, and transforming data from multiple and discordant sources, conducting statistical analyses, interpreting results, generating reports, and disseminating information to technical and non-technical audiences. For more information, please visit https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/160411014007 Thank you, Lincoln ***************** James Lincoln Holmes The University of Texas at Austin Institutional Reporting, Research and Information Systems 110 Inner Campus Dr. Stop G1100 Austin, TX 78712-1702 phone: (512) 471-8179 Opening your eyes to the world of University Data -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From mccrews at ou.edu Fri May 6 08:22:17 2016 From: mccrews at ou.edu (Moore, Melisa C.) Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 13:22:17 +0000 Subject: [OK-AIR] FW: Research and Planning Associate Position at Baylor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: From: tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu [mailto:tair-l-bounces at baylor.edu] On Behalf Of Kincheloe, Faron D. Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 8:41 AM To: tair-l at mailman.baylor.edu Subject: [Tair-l] Research and Planning Associate Position at Baylor Position Overview Baylor University is seeking a detail oriented programming professional to provide research analysis to institutional decision makers. As a Research and Planning Associate, this position works with campus partners and other technology staff to complete programming requests, analyze technology needs, and make appropriate recommendations for online solutions. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Internet Systems. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following knowledge, skills, and experience: * Detail oriented * Knowledge of data structures and comfortable with SAS, SQL, and other programming languages * Excellent written and oral communicator Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree, three years of relevant experience and a Christian faith are required. A Master's Degree in and three years of relevant experience are preferred. The Baylor Experience Working at Baylor is so much more than simply having a job! As part of the Baylor family, employees not only receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, generous time off, and fantastic automatic retirement contributions*, they also get to experience Baylor. * Experience the culture of working for an institution consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education * Experience a mission driven organization based on a strong Christian commitment (www.baylor.edu/about) * Experience Baylor academics with outstanding tuition remission for staff and qualified dependents* * Experience our beautiful campus with access to libraries, museums, and recreational facilities such as our fitness center, athletic courts, an indoor swimming pool, and the Baylor marina to name a few * Experience our great dining facilities and enjoy an employee discount * Experience Baylor athletics with reduced admission or free access to athletic events * Experience Baylor through many more wonderful events and programs that take place on campus each year *For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit www.baylor.edu/hr To Apply View the full position description: Research and Planning Associate. Please submit an on-line application at https://jobs.baylor.edu along with a cover letter and resume. About Baylor Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For." Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 16,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting staff who support our mission as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant's religion among its selection criteria. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From ibillen at rose.edu Fri May 6 09:09:42 2016 From: ibillen at rose.edu (Billen, Isabelle) Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 14:09:42 +0000 Subject: [OK-AIR] next lunch Message-ID: <4E11545131CFE8428D5F3A35A70CCA6B21611FB0@Vesta.admin.rose.cc.ok.us> Please join us for an information 'Researchers' lunch. June 14 at Cajun King. Please RSVP before June 14 so we can get a large enough table. [cid:image001.jpg at 01D1A777.06860BD0] Isabelle Billen | Rose State College | Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness 6420 SE 15th Street | FA 117 | Midwest City, OK 73110 | p: 405.733.7580 | e: ibillen at rose.edu [RSC-email-tag] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ivie, Ph.D. Director, Institutional Research & Assessment Tulsa Community College 918.595.7925 jennifer.ivie at tulsacc.edu http://ira.tulsacc.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "...data provide a powerful prompt for campus engagement, courageous conversation, and constructive change... The cycle of change is dependent on an institution's willingness and capacity to not just collect these data, but to use them." (McClenney & Dare, 2013, p. 14) "To stop questioning whether what we do is working as expected is to invite stagnation and a collapse in creativity and innovation." (Bresciani, 2011, p. 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This electronic mail transmission (EMT) and any attached documents may contain confidential and privileged information. Such information is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom this EMT was intended to be sent. 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Austin State University is seeking an Assistant Director - Student Learning and Institutional Assessment. Online App. Form: https://careers.sfasu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57146&jtsrc=www.higheredjobs General Description: This is a professional position responsible for working cooperatively with faculty, staff, and administrators in the Office of Student Learning and Institutional Assessment and other university offices to develop effective assessment initiatives that will yield results applicable to the improvement of student learning and university operations. Responsible for establishing and maintaining assessment guidelines and standards and providing design and measurement expertise to ensure the quality of assessment throughout the university; supporting the coordination and implementation of student testing programs for assessment purposes; analyzing and interpreting testing data; and developing on-going relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators who support a culture of assessment. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a security-sensitive position. Reports to the Director of Student Learning and Institutional Assessment/Professor. Essential Job Functions: 1. Establishes and maintains guidelines and standards for program assessment and related activities. 2. Maintains regular contact with faculty and staff involved in assessment to provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses in assessment plans, makes recommendations on evidence-based modifications, and carries out special projects and measurements as required. 3. Assists in coordinating, implementing, and administering various standardized tests. 4. Assists in reviewing and evaluating assessment plans and reports for quality and effectiveness. Provides feedback to appropriate faculty, staff, and administrators. 5. Gathers data into manageable computer files using appropriate software. Uses available software to clean data files and streamline the data management process. 6. Determines, in conjunction with others, the most appropriate statistical analyses for data sets. Conducts statistical analysis on data sets and interprets analyses for technical and non-technical users. 7. Collaborates with campus offices to produce institutional data that will inform analysis of student learning outcomes and organizational effectiveness. 8. Provides assistance as required to faculty, staff, and administrators needing support with assessment processes and the assessment management system. 9. Participates in, or leads, faculty and staff development workshops to support assessment processes. 10. Builds appropriate questionnaires by combining soundly constructed items with a user-oriented layout for paper-and-pencil, web-based, and telephone surveys. Writes and revises items, and designs layout for user-friendly questionnaires that are combined with current technology. 11. Assists faculty and staff with the design and implementation of focus groups for use in assessment. 12. Generates relevant research and evaluation questions; conducts library and internet searches for relevant theory to guide projects; determines the most appropriate methodology for study; and designs relevant data collection protocols. 13. Oversees and manages the university assessment management system; trains users and develops training materials as necessary. 14. Ensures effective communication between the university and relevant external agencies. 15. Prepares and presents oral presentations of research findings as needed for technical and non-technical audiences. Presents research to a variety of internal and external audiences as needed. 16. Prepares written reports of professional quality for dissemination within the university and to external agencies. 17. Represents the department in the absence of the director. Non-Essential Job Functions: 1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures. 2. Knowledge of standard research and statistical procedures and techniques. 3. Knowledge of best practices in higher education assessment processes. 4. Skill in research design and analysis. 5. Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail. 6. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. 7. Ability to learn office and university-specific software. 8. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 9. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 10. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with general supervision. 11. Ability to review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and speak persuasively to implement effective assessment protocols. Education: Master's degree in statistics, research methodology, program evaluation, educational research, sociology, psychology, or a related field is required. Experience and Training: Two years of related experience is required. Experience conducting statistical analysis is required. Experience with assessment management systems is preferred. Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday Special Instructions: This position will have a start date of 9/1/2016. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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