Assistant Director
Company: Rochester Institute of Technology
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Supports the information needs of the university, particularly
executives and senior administrators, through the management,
analysis, and communication of information to promote data-informed
decision making, planning, and resource allocation.
Leads the reporting, business intelligence and analytics efforts of
the institutional research office by overseeing the completion and
submission of information for state and federal agencies,
consortiums, ranking agencies and other external organizations;
performing and overseeing the development of descriptive studies,
reports and dashboards that support institutional decision making;
managing the maintenance of the existing dashboards and internal
reports such as Instructional Activity Report and Academic Program
Review etc.; and overseeing the survey administration and analysis
practices.
Coordinates and implements a broad range of institutional research
activities in support of the university's planning, decision
support, and reporting activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform and/or oversee the development of descriptive studies,
analytics, reports and dashboards that supports institutional
decision making
- Perform and/or oversee -completion and submission of
information for state and federal agencies, consortiums, ranking
agencies and other external organizations
- Extract, transform, analyze, and summarize data using various
tools including SAS, R, SQL and Tableau.
- Perform and/or oversee the maintenance of existing university
and executive dashboards and internal reports that facilitate
understanding about key university issues
- Oversee the administration and analysis of select surveys
- Synthesize and communicate information using a variety of media
and presentation formats
- Maintain and apply knowledge of best practices in institutional
research, analytics and data visualizationRequired Qualifications5
years of progressive experience in Institutional Research,
Analytics, or related field.
Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency with SAS, R or equivalent
software
- Hands-on experience building dashboards with Tableau or
equivalent BI tools.
- Demonstrated experience in querying, cleaning and transforming
large data sets.
- General understanding of fundamentals of statistics and
quantitative analytics.
- Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize
competing priorities.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage
complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective
solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the
ability to convey analytical information in a clear, concise
manner.
- Ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and train other
analysts.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects including
planning, coordinating, designing, and developing business
intelligence, reporting and/or analytics solutions.Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience with leading or supervising analysts.
- Familiarity with higher education reporting such as IPEDS,
NYSED, and Common Data Set, etc.
- Experience with survey administration, design and/or
analysis.
- Master's or doctoral degree in a related fieldCover Letter,
Curriculum Vitae or ResumeWhat do we believe at RIT?Rochester
Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of
engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds.
Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of
technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals
with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading
research program and an internationally recognized education for
deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a
diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging,
and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they
bring.As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a
comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple
options and access to additional employment advantages. You can
tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable
medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement
saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance
for you and your family, to name a few).Department/College
DescriptionInstitutional Research is the first choice partner for
decision support, analytics, and institutional intelligence by:
- Providing leadership and expertise in data analysis,
interpretation, and presentation
- Cultivating a culture that systematically uses information as a
strategic asset
- Delivering accurate, accessible, and meaningful data and
informationInstitutional Research promotes institutional
effectiveness by:
- Conducting advanced analytics that provide deep knowledge about
relevant university issues
- Creating meaningful data visualizations and dashboards
- Leading data governance activities to promote efficient data
access and use
- Producing reports that fulfill mandatory requirements and
provide descriptive information -about the university
- Building a data-centric campus culture through education,
outreach, resources and supportHow To ApplyIn order to be
considered for this position, you must apply for it at:
-http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings
and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or
the BR number.The hiring process for this position may require a
criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any
verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results,
as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT
promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work
place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age,
marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or
disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and
activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar
applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part
of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human
Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to
hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Commitment To
SafetyCOVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements
of the RIT Safety Plan . Information on the responsibility for each
employee can be found on the RIT Ready website. As per the RIT
Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , all university employees
must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions may
be granted: (1) to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to
a medical condition or disability; (2) on the basis of an
employee's sincerely held religious belief, practice, or
observance, or (3) to employees who are fully remote and sign an
Employee Attestation stating that they will not be on campus for
any reason, nor will they participate in any in-person
university-sponsored activities.
Keywords: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester , Assistant Director, Executive , Rochester, New York
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