Institutional Research & Reporting Analyst

Siena Heights University's Academic Affairs Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Institutional Research & Reporting Analyst. This is a full-time, exempt position.

SUMMARY:

The Institutional Research and Reporting Analyst will establish and provide direction and leadership for the university's institutional research associated with student success and institutional effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with senior staff, defines and reviews institutional research priorities; and in collaboration with the Division of Computer Services and Systems and other appropriate offices, helps to set data definitions and to interpret data to promote standard institutional reporting.

• Provides direct support for the assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness.

• Collaborates with faculty and staff to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) designed to measure institutional progress toward strategic goals and objectives.

• Provides technical support and consults on data collection, analysis and reporting for: internal/external information requests including surveys, enrollment forecasting, environmental scanning, and program reviews.

• Provides research support in the development of university grant proposals.

• Is a member of university-wide committees in areas such as: strategic planning, assessment, data management, and the institutional review board (IRB).

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, or in a quantitative area of social science, or related field of study required; master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in institutional research and planning, especially with student outcomes models.

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis including the capacity to manipulate large data sets.

• Experience in designing and producing data-driven reports.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in communicating with people of varying levels of technological skills.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

• Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and analytical tools such as Qualtrics, ,SPSS, and be able to engage in quantitative social science statistical applications that are descriptive and inferential.

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; and with designing, producing and manipulating data-driven reports.

• Passion for the institution's mission, traditions, and long-term success. Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University.

• Demonstrate commitment and ability to:

• Provide quality customer service

• Plan, organize, and remain accountable for actions

• Problem-solving utilizing critical thinking skills

• Function in a confidential manner

• Collaborate with other staff and ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Reliable and dependable attendance as scheduled

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Involves working in an office environment infrequently exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.

• Sitting/standing at desk and on computer regularly.

• Ability to travel to locations throughout the campus regularly, regionally, and beyond on occasion.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment/technology.

• Ability to speak, hear and see.

DISCLAIMER: There may be additional duties required from time to time to ensure the delivery of services from the Academic Affairs Office, or the University in general. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates are invited to send their cover letter, Curriculum Vita, a copy of their current nursing license and a list of three professional references to shujobs@sienaheights.edu

In the subject line of the email, please reference the job title of this position to ensure timely review and distribution of your materials. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. EOE