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John Carroll University

Director of Institutional Research

John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, United States

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Responsibilities

Data Reporting and Surveys

Serve as the IPEDS Keyholder. Oversee the completion of IPEDS surveys, ensuring the accuracy of data submitted, and utilization of the IPEDS reporting tools to retrieve comparable data on other institutions for benchmarking purposes. Coordinate the timely and accurate completion of all other mandatory reporting, including requests from the Higher Learning Commission and Ohio Department of Higher Education, as well as requests related to institutional rankings and key drivers of enrollment. Provide leadership in planning, management and administration of major University-wide surveys (e.g., Common Data Set, NSSE). Assist in the preparation and distribution of information needed for campus constituencies for the timely completion of external accreditations (HLC, ODHE, AAQEP, CACREP, AACSB, CCNE, ABET), and internal reporting (academic program reviews, assessment of student learning, strategic and operational planning). Assist prospective PIs in the grant proposal process through the identification and provision of data to support proposals. Assist the Assistant Vice President with responding to data requests and with data visualization efforts on campus.

Data Governance and Stewardship

Direct and maintain formal data governance program for the University, assembling and leading the Data Governance Committee, monitoring the institutional data request process, and coordinating the efforts of data stewards in maintaining and enhancing data integrity.

Empowering the Community to Use and Understand Data

Serve as a resource to the campus community in understanding internal and external data, definitions, and guidelines. Assist the Assistant Vice President with educating the campus constituents on the effective use and interpretation of institutional data. Participate in various divisional, or University committees and working groups as required.

Data Analysis

Assist in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of key performance indicators of institution-wide effectiveness. Apply high-level statistical methodologies to conduct sophisticated analyses with data gathered through surveys and other information sources in order to support the University’s decision-making process. Conduct scholarly and applied research and studies that generate insightful information for the University, including utilizing national and regional databases, literature, and benchmarking.

All other duties as assigned Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in statistics, educational measurement, institutional research, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the collection, management, analysis and presentation of data. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization and demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills. Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively convey findings, broad trends, and to tell stories with data to a variety of audiences, including non-technical audiences, and positively influence senior leadership, deans, and faculty. Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistics and research methodologies, and in the use of statistical tools (such as SPSS or R). Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world. Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree. Tableau proficiency or certification. Specific experience with Ellucian Banner Information System, SQL, and Oracle databases. Experience with institutional and/or programmatic accreditation. Background in data visualization and visual analytics. Facility in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources. Duties And Responsibilities

Data Reporting and Surveys

As listed above under Responsibilities.

Data Governance and Stewardship

As listed above under Responsibilities.

Empowering the Community to Use and Understand Data

As listed above under Responsibilities.

Data Analysis

As listed above under Responsibilities.

All other duties as assigned Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Education and Training Industries Higher Education

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