What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Director of Institutional Research position at CT State Community College?
Position Summary :
The Campus Director of Institutional Research performs complex and comprehensive analyses of information about such subject areas as applicant and student demographics, student academic histories, course offerings, institutional effectiveness, and alumni career outcomes to provide guidance to faculty, staff, and administrators on the effectiveness of Connecticut State Community College’s (CT State’s) and local campuses’ strategic direction.
The Campus Director will employ advanced data transformation techniques, qualitative survey data and statistical methods to collect, analyze and interpret a wide array of information to provide planning and decision support to CT State administrators on strategic planning and evaluation. A significant portion of the position’s scope of work involves reporting institutional compliance to external agencies and doing mandatory reporting for State and Federal agencies. The Campus Director will manage data requests at their home campus(es) and perform institutional research for other CT State campuses and offices, the CSCU System Office, and external constituencies as needed while maintaining appropriate procedures for ensuring subject privacy and data security.
The Campus Director also plays a critical role in supporting CT State in its efforts to govern the production, distribution and access to data and the democratization of institutional research to various college constituencies
Example of Job Duties :
Under CT State Senior Director of Institutional Research as designated by the CT State Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, the Campus Director of Institutional Research is accountable for performing complex and comprehensive analyses of data and information about CT State, its programs, and its students (past, present and future), in order to afford useful and reliable guidance to administrators on the effectiveness of the institution and on future strategic planning. This work may include, but not be limited to, the following primary duties :
- Querying database management systems, developing spreadsheets or / and other structured data products, and application of computerized statistical systems.
- Conducting complex statistical analyses of data.
- Interpreting data for meaning and direction on future courses of action.
- Designing and developing useful and reliable data products.
- Storing, safeguarding and retrieving such data.
- Preparing reports of data on a wide variety of subject areas in formats useful to decision makers and in ample time for critical decisions.
- Conducting surveys and other data gathering efforts.
- Analyzing trends and their impact on planning and decision making.
- Developing and recommending evidence-based strategies for administrators.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of : Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications :
Master’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of experience applying those disciplines in a field related to educational or institutional planning together with up to two years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Preferred Qualifications :
Starting Salary :
Minimum Salary; $80,901 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; ; and many choices for . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Salary : $80,901
