Assistant Director of Institutional Research (Onsite)

Wilson College is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Institutional Research who will work alongside the Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Research. The Assistant Director will be responsible for analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate outcomes, compliance, and the efficiency of the institution.

Duties & Responsibilites

• Assist the Director of IER with management of the department’s webpages, Factbook, Dashboards, Common Data Set, and other published data.
• Construct queries to pull institutional data from Colleague, and other database systems for federal, state, and institutional reporting.
• Produce technical documentation and instruction regarding departmental processes and reports.
• Ensure that data needed for institutional initiatives are accurate, collected regularly, housed systematically, and evaluated periodically for usefulness.
• Manage data requests and schedule for submissions.
• Collaborate with individuals from other offices to collect/interpret data required for federal, state, and institutional reporting.
• Assist the Director of IER in conducting institutional research studies to assist departments with planning and evaluation activities.
• Implement data initiatives as directed by the Director of IER.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Data Collection and Analysis:
• The Assistant Director collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to student outcomes, enrollment trends, program effectiveness, and overall institutional effectiveness.
• Work closely with various departments to gather relevant data and ensure its accuracy.
• Strategic Planning:
• Examine data trends and patterns to contribute to strategic planning efforts.
• Help identify areas for improvement, assess the impact of existing programs, and recommend changes to enhance institutional effectiveness.
• Special Projects:
• Work on special projects as directed by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research.
• These projects may focus on specific aspects of institutional performance or address unique challenges faced by the institution.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborates with other institutional leaders, faculty, and staff to ensure that data-driven decisions align with the institution’s goals.
• Effective communication skills are essential for presenting findings, sharing insights, and facilitating discussions.
• Policy Development:
• Based on research and analysis, the Assistant Director contributes to the development of institutional policies.
• These policies may relate to admissions, retention, student success, or other areas.
• Continuous Improvement:
• The Assistant Director actively participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor progress, evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Academic Assessment:
• Provide support to faculty in assessment processes.
• Assist in advancing a culture of assessment.
  

Competency

• Exceptional writing, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs, Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred) as well as any other software programs necessary to perform the job.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to respond effectively to pressure and stress.
  
  

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, hybrid work schedule eligible in accordance with college guidelines.
• Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Some work during evenings and weekends may be required.
  
  

Travel

• Negligible, based on the needs of the department
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in data science, computer programming or related field. Three to five years’ application experience in data analysis, collection, and reporting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree in educational research, Evaluation, Higher Education, or related field preferred
• Two (2) years of experience related to the above-described essential functions
  
  

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Middle States accreditation requirements is preferred.
• Substantial experience in educational assessment or related field
• Experience with program evaluation, research design, or project management.
• Development of data collection instruments
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Experience working with faculty and staff on outcomes assessment and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of current and innovative practices in assessment and evaluation
• Knowledge of regional and specialized accreditation
• Knowledge of database development and connectivity tools and techniques
  
  

Working at Wilson: Wilson College provides all eligible, full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage; college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance; and employee-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for health and dependent care. Also available to eligible employees is a Defined Contribution Retirement plan with TIAA. Educational benefits for employees and their families include undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities are also available across a vast consortium of colleges.

Wilson College offers a flexible, supportive culture that believes in work-life balance, with flexible work options available, and generous paid leave policies including paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal leave, 13 paid holidays, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave including miscarriage and stillbirth.

Wilson College offers free on-campus fitness center membership, flexible and affordable dining hall meal plans, health and wellness services, and an employee assistance program.

Wilson College is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer, employees of the College may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.