Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Job Redding area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Location 2211 College View Drive,Redding, CA, 96003,United States
Employee Type Full Time Staff

Contact information:

Name Brent Thompson
Email bthompson

Description

The Director of Institutional Research & Assessment oversees and leads the institutional research and assessment needs of the University, providing all areas of the institution with accurate data and appropriate interpretations to support informed decision‑making. The director is responsible for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and other regulatory reporting, and works with appropriate faculty and University officers to ensure that student educational outcomes are effectively measured and achieved.

The Director of Institutional Research & Assessment reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications

Possession of a Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Minimum of five years’ experience in college or university institutional research

Working knowledge of best practices in university institutional research and assessment

Working knowledge of assessment and evidentiary requirements for WASC institutions

High degree of competence in IPEDS reporting policies and procedures

Working knowledge of FERPA regulations and confidentiality requirements

Proficient in MS Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

Proficient in writing SQL queries and/or working with Unidata databases

Experience with BI dashboards (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Experience with assessment software preferred (e.g. Watermark Planning & Self Study and Course Evaluations & Surveys)

Strong analytical and statistical analysis abilities in order to accurately interpret data

High level of initiative and motivation with demonstrated collaboration and facilitation skills

High levels of integrity and professionalism

Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ

Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties

Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook

Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records

Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment

Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties

Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties

Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures

Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area

Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions

Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Physical Requirements

Job Title:

Director of Institutional Research & Assessment

Typical

Working Conditions:

Indoors in controlled environment

Equipment Used:
Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener.

Essential Physical Tasks:
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer.

Analysis of Physical Demands:
Key (Based on typical week): N=Never, R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week), O=Occasional (1%-33% of time), F=Frequent (34%-66% of time), C=Constant (over 66% of time)

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