Assistant Director of Data Analytics and Reporting

Position: Assistant Director of Data Analytics and Reporting - Onondaga Community College
Job Description:

BROAD FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Data Analytics and Reporting contributes to the design and maintenance of modern, repeatable analytics solutions that support student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepares statistical reports and data visualizations; documents data-related processes and procedures.

* Assists in the development and utilization of enrollment forecasting, budget planning, revenue calculations and other operational models of higher education.

* Collects and analyzes data used in support of institutional planning and budgeting activities.

* Queries data from the College's student information system.

* Monitors and reports trends related to institutional indices and benchmarks.

* Prepares written reports and studies pertaining to enrollment and other higher education operating parameters.

* Provides advice, guidance and support to management level administrators, faculty and others on access, report generation, and interpretation of data.

* Designs and generates regular and ad hoc management reports to support operations, tactical planning and strategic planning of the College.

* Analyzes data and provides recommendations.

* Assists in responding to mandatory SUNY, State and Federal reports (IPEDS, NYSED, etc) by utilizing currently available internal and external data sources.

* Models institutional information flow and recommends policies, procedures, and systems for data collection and management.

* Recognizes data integrity problems; research causes and recommends solutions.

* Administers, maintains and manages data elements dictionaries for data sets the department uses and makes it available to others.

* Develops, maintains, and documents repeatable scripts (Python, R, SQL) for data extraction, transformation, and loading.

* Assists with Shared Institutional Research (IR) activities to support other campuses with data analytics and reporting.

* Serves as liaison with the Information Technology department and SUNY systems administrators on data issues.

* Understands and supports the ongoing process of creating, maintaining and accessing the college's data warehouse.

* Understands, promotes and enforces institutional data standards and procedures.

* Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and 3-5 years professional experience in data analytics, institutional research, or related fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency

* Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Experience with Power BI (or similar BI tools) including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and publishing interactive dashboards.

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of research design and statistical analysis and quantitative and qualitative research methods

* Ability to query complex database systems to collect and organize data for research and reporting purposes

* Capacity to present complex information to faculty including in graphical formats

* Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys, environmental scanning, focus groups, and statistical analysis and reporting

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, relationship-building and organizational skills

* Proficiency with computerized data analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, SQL, R, or Python

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

* Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines

* Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to diversity and demonstrated experience working in team environment

Additional Information:

* Salary range is: $58,564 - $73,205, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.

* Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:

* New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).

* Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).

* Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

* To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.

* The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.

* Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

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