Assistant Director of Institutional Research
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Number:
201101324P
Job Title:
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
Location:
Texas Township Campus
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
$66,317 per year minimum. Actual salary will be based on education and years of experience beyond minimum requirements on job posting.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment
Job Summary:
Are you an energetic and inspiring leader, with a positive and enthusiastic leadership style? Do you have a background in operational planning and finance, and a desire to serve the community of Kalamazoo? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a great opportunity for you, so please read on.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking an Assistant Director of Institutional Research whose primary responsibility is to support the instructional mission of the institution and to promote positive student and customer relations. The individual in this position will also provide leadership, and strategic direction for institutional research, data analytics, institutional strategic planning and data governance.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking an Assistant Director of Institutional Research whose primary responsibility is to support the instructional mission of the institution and to promote positive student and customer relations. The individual in this position will also provide leadership, and strategic direction for institutional research, data analytics, institutional strategic planning and data governance.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct and evaluate the operational, financial and personnel activities of the department; provide administrative leadership and supervision; prepare annual operating budget recommendations; develop, implement and monitor assigned budgets; and, develop, implement and administer departmental operating policies and procedures.
- Lead the college’s Institutional Research team, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements, supporting college grant activity, providing timely and accurate data to college leadership for decision-making and implementing best practices in data reporting and analytics.
- Responsible for maintaining student success driven software programs (e.g. Salesforce/ Student Information Center, etc.). Work collaboratively with peers across the college to design and utilize software tools for data collection and reporting.
- Co-Chair the Data Governance Committee which leads efforts to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Develop and deliver data literacy training across the college.
- Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain common definitions for graduation rates, retention rates and other data required by constituents to normalize data requests.
- Serve as lead and primary point of contact for the Institutional Review Board. Field and address all data requests and inquiries for the college, both internal and external. Support the development, design, deployment and analysis for college surveys.
- Assist the Associate Vice President for Collaboration, Compliance and Analytics with strategic planning implementation and communications.
- Prepare data reports and communications for internal and external shareholders.
Reports to:
Associate Vice President for Collaboration, Compliance and Analytics.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over approximately four full-time employees.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Knowledge of acceptable research standards and operations.
- Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices.
- Knowledge of data collection and analytics tools.
- Ability to read and understand data.
- Knowledge of academic practices and procedures.
- Skill in planning and coordinating a comprehensive institutional research function.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities.
- Skill in working under time constraints.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Customer Service oriented.
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Prior experience in higher education preferred.
Physical Demands:
Work Hours:
Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Posting Date
07/11/2024
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
Posting will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by August 11, 2024.
Posting will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by August 11, 2024.
EEO Statement
As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
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