What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Data Analyst and Institutional Effectiveness Director position at College of Southern Maryland?
The College of Southern Maryland, located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital in southern Maryland, has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
This position requires a Master's degree in a research-related field and at least three years of experience in data analytics, institutional research, and assessment in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will have proven leadership experience with a track record of developing and implementing organizational projects, data strategies, and assessment initiatives.
We are offering a salary range of $85,000-$110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The College of Southern Maryland offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.
This role leads an effective and wide-ranging program of quantitative and qualitative research that supports decision-making at all levels of the institution through activities such as data analysis, survey research, outcomes assessment, focus groups, and more. The successful candidate must have a strong analytical background, a deep understanding of institutional research in higher education, and the ability to communicate complex data effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
The Executive Director of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research at CSM is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive institutional effectiveness and research program to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates closely with departments and divisions on assessment and continuous improvement initiatives and advises each department and division on the completion of their annual assessments and process improvements.
The ideal candidate will be able to think strategically and translate complex data into actionable insights. They will have expertise with data analytics tools, statistical software, and data visualization tools. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
