Job Title: Director of Institutional Research & Assessment
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posted Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Institutional Research and Assessment
Job Summary: The Director of Institutional Research and Assessment is responsible for developing and maintaining a centralized, comprehensive, institution-wide database and for providing assistance in conducting ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the institution related to SACSCOC and other accrediting bodies that supports institutional objectives and decision-making.
The Director will gather, synthesize, and interpret data and information and prepare reports for internal and external uses. Central to the duties of the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment is that of assuring the integrity of data used in strategic planning, accreditation activities, policy formulation, and administrative decision making. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: · Strong working knowledge on MS Office, Web technologies, data retrieval procedures and effective assessment methodologies.
· Strong communication and interpersonal and computer skills are required.
· Experience in the utilization of micro and mainframe computers in administrative and research
applications, research design, statistical analysis, systems design, and database management.
· Facilitates the academic program review process.
· Support institutional strategic planning Essential Job Functions : • Provide feedback to the administration on institutional strengths and weaknesses as revealed by the assessment process via reports and briefing.
• Recommend policies and/or procedures when applicable which will improve institutional effectiveness and/or institutional assessment.
• Assist in identifying data required for effective institutional planning for assessing achievement when necessary and/or requested.
• Coordinate and assist in gathering , assessing and synthesizing data and information required for decision-making when necessary and/or as required.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other individuals , department/units of the university in carrying out their duties and responsibilities relative to assessment and providing external entities with information/data
• Other related duties, as assigned Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution is required. Doctoral degree is preferred.
Three (3) years of experience related to above-described duties Licensing and Certifications : N/A
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required
Travel: Occasionally
Extended Work Hours: Occasionally
Posting Number: S985
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Lorman
Open Date: 02/02/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement: Alcorn State University Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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