Academic Program Specialist (Data Analyst And Assessment Specialist)

Academic Program Specialist (Data Analyst and Assessment Specialist)

POSITION DETAILS

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone's responsibility"

Baruch College of the City University of New York is a catalyst for the social, cultural, and financial mobility of a diverse student body. It is ranked among the region's and nation's top colleges by U.S. News & World Report , Forbes , and Princeton Review .

Celebrating a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff in the heart of New York City, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to fostering the rich sense of possibility reflected in a liberal arts and science curriculum. We are committed to empowering students to be innovative leaders who change the world; expanding research and creative inquiry; and supporting the advancement and success of staff, faculty, and students in our community.

The Weissman School houses 13 academic departments and offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and 50 liberal arts and interdisciplinary minors. The Associate Dean's office administers these academic programs, manages block programming and registration for more than 2,600 first-year students as well as all continuing students in liberal arts programs and courses, and oversees student academic progress toward graduation, including through the creation and maintenance of special programs to support student success.

Reporting to the Weissman Associate Dean, the Data Analysis and Assessment Specialist:

• Serves as technology and resource expert regarding department processes to support scheduling, block programming, student enrollment in courses and programs, and program assessment.

• Serves as query manager to write and run queries in CUNYfirst (a PeopleSoft tool).

• Analyzes data and produces reports on student records, enrollment patters in programs and courses, and related topics.

• Creates and supports a system for first-year student enrollment, including the creation and maintenance of databases for the Weissman Director of Scheduling, Registration, and enrollment Data Management.

• Maintains and manages accepted student records, and prepares reports and statistical data for major and minor programs and student advisement.

• Designs, implements, analyzes, and reports results related to recruitment, admissions, retention, academic enrichment, student outcomes, and strategic planning for the Dean, Associate Dean, and other stakeholders.

• Prepares current and historical data on enrollment and course outcomes.

• Provides data for assessment and accreditation reports.

• Liaises with the school assessment manager and Office of the Assistant Provost for Assessment, Accreditation, and Institutional Effectiveness.

• Provides staff support for the Associate Dean's Office.

• Creates, manages, and/or supports course waitlists, as needed.

• Responds to ad hoc requests for information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in data analysis, statistics, computer science, information management, or other relevant fields is highly desirable.

• 1-2 years of SQL programming experience.

• Experience working with PeopleSoft, Tableau, Excel, MySQL or similar database management system, and SPSS or other statistical package.

Experience in quantitative methods, enrollment management, student services, and strategic planning and familiarity with assessment software a plus.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.

• Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.

• Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings

• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management

• Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services

• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures

• Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials

• May supervise office operations and/or department budget

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$62,411- $70,238; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

June 25, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28539

Location

Baruch College