Associate Director of Institutional Research

Job Posting Location :

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title :

Associate Director of Institutional Research

Job Description :

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE : Located near Los Angeles California Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nations premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887 Pomona College is known for small classes a challenging curriculum close relationships between students and faculty and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges .

JOB PURPOSE : The Associate Director of Institutional Research maintains analyzes and disseminates institutional data to support external reporting ad hoc internal reporting data-informed decision making and campus assessment efforts. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research the Associate Director collaborates with a variety of campus partners to collect interpret and present data that inform Pomona Colleges mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The Associate Director will be expected to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in performing the following essential functions :

• Oversees the reporting of data to external agencies (IPEDS guidebooks etc) supports the Colleges activities in data-sharing consortia and responds to ad-hoc requests for summary data from internal groups.
• Transforms raw data into accurate and insightful summaries to meet a range of campus needs. This work entails selecting and performing appropriate statistical analyses of data; constructing effective data displays to communicate key points (dashboards graphs tables etc); and presenting data both orally and in writing to diverse campus audiences.
• Supports institutional effectiveness through the development and maintenance of metrics that track progress on strategic goals.
• Provides guidance and support for the assessment of student learning outcomes and campus climate and collaborates with academic and administrative departments on program evaluation.
• Serves as an expert and consultant on research design statistics / data analysis data management and interpretation of data.
• Works with the Director to administer a coordinated program of survey research.
• Provides leadership in the areas of data management. This includes developing processes that ensure the accuracy and reliability of institutional data and collaborating with ITS and other departments to improve data infrastructure and reporting capabilities.
• Supports the Director in managing office operations by implementing workflow improvements monitoring budgets reviewing invoices and ensuring accurate and up-to-date web content.
• Partners with the Director to provide guidance and oversight to office analysts fostering accuracy efficiency and professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience : Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. education research or social sciences) or equivalent experience . Minimum of three years of experience in institutional research assessment or a related field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : Understanding of a liberal arts college environment is desirable but candidates from outside higher education are welcome to apply. Experience with qualitative research methods. Proficiency with Qualtrics R SPSS and Tableau.

REQUIRED HOURS : The regular hours for this full-time position are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday Friday. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College; occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Some travel required.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS : Regular full-time Exempt position. The salary range for this role is between $85500 and $97500 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the organization will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include education training prior experience and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA / OSHA : This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER : This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 85500 - 97500