What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Academic Compliance and Institutional Data position at Park University?
The Director of Academic Compliance and Institutional Data provides leadership to develop a cohesive, comprehensive system for data collection and analysis to inform academic compliance and operational imperatives. The Director is responsible for facilitating an appropriate data framework to address data collection and integrity; operational definitions for institutional data use across the University; key questions to inform decision making, contribute to goal development and evaluate outcomes. S/he provides analytical guidance and direction on academic issues and matters to collect, analyze, and synthesize multiple data points for the purpose of guiding actionable improvements across the institution.
Position Accountabilities:
- Inform and maintain a comprehensive plan for data collection, analysis, and dissemination; interpretation; and recommendations to serve institutional needs and strategic priorities, inform decisions, and enhance academic and operational functions.
- Coordinate and supervise data collection and analysis that supports decision-making at all levels of the institution, including new program development.
- Provide leadership for, and collaborate with institutional partners, to compile, validate and submit data in accordance with state and federal requirements, institutional and programmatic/specialized accreditation (e.g., HLC, IPEDS, MSBE, CCNE, DESE, etc.), and other regulatory bodies (e.g., athletics, VA compliance visits, etc.). Collaborate with partners to assure that essential data and outcomes are published, as required.
- Facilitate data collection and reporting for identified academic initiatives supporting student success (e.g., retention, course completion, graduation rates, etc.). Assist in refining benchmarks for measuring student success/outcomes.
- Analyze data for trends to drive and support various program initiatives of the institution.
- Recommend changes to data collection, maintenance and use to improve data quality and integrity.
- Provides leadership on data consistency across institutional units (e.g., Enrollment Services, Information Technology, and other offices) as needed.
- Collaborate with data owners to identify primary sources of institutional data (e.g., LMS, SIS, CRM, etc.).
- Assist with prioritization and completion of external marketing surveys (e.g., US News & World Reports, Best for Vets, KC Business Journal, etc.).
- Help frame and prioritize ad hoc data requests for institutional stakeholders.
- Participate in policy development and implementation under the direction of the Assistant Provost Academic Operations and Registrar.
- Coordinate the work of and provide supervision for compliance and data team.
Position Requirements:
- Master’s degree with 8 or more years of experience, including 5 years relevant experience (report writing, data collection and analysis, data visualization, accreditation, federal/state reporting); doctorate preferred.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and consult with institutional leadership
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of higher education data systems
- Ability to interpret statistics, design surveys and perform data analysis
- Ability to inform decision making and improvement through data collection, interpretation, and analyses
Park University provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid undergraduate tuition for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes your salary requirements.
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