Assistant Director, Strategic Analysis, Research, and Reporting

Washburn University-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Topeka, KS
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The Assistant Director, Strategic Analysis, Research, and Reporting (SARR) is responsible for assisting with the management of the SARR office as delegated by the SARR Executive Director. The Assistant Director facilitates the collection and analysis of institutional data to support informed, data-driven decision-making by faculty, staff, and administrators. The Assistant Director must exercise confidentiality and discretion in performing assigned duties.

  • Perform analysis, reporting, and dissemination on a wide range of data related to Washburn's academic and business operations.
  • Apply descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, and design and conduct quantitative research and analysis, from conception through a final written report.
  • Provide recommendations to the SARR Executive Director for use by Washburn leadership for strategic planning and data-based decision making.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, develop analyses, and apply statistical models.
  • Analyze complex datasets and clearly organize and summarize results in tables, charts, and other documents using quantitative and visual data representations.
  • Work with Washburn constituents to determine information needs and how to best access information.
  • Determine requirements and generate data-driven responses for mandated reporting to federal and state governments, accrediting associations, and external surveys.
  • Facilitate and coordinate population identification, survey distribution and planning, extraction of results, analysis of new data, and data integration into existing databases.
  • Document all project processes, sources, and techniques to ensure consistent application of the methodology in future projects.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Provost/Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, the Director of Assessment, and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with identifying and collecting appropriate accreditation evidence and resolving data collection and analysis gaps.
  • Assist with managing data collection and results using online survey systems, course evaluation software, and assessment-related software applications.
  • Effectively use various software, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS, to perform analyses and display results.
  • Use TOAD to write SQL to extract data from relational databases and review output for validity, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
  • Master's degree in an area of study appropriate to the duties of the position, such as educational research, higher education administration, behavioral sciences, social science, mathematics, etc.
  • Three years of direct work experience in a research position at a higher educational institution.
  • Experience leading and providing significant support of higher education compliance, assessment, and/or accreditation processes.
  • Experience in the administration of surveys, maintenance of technology platforms, documentation of processes, and scheduled timelines for reporting.
  • Experience managing or leading a team.
  • Experience working with large data sets and a working knowledge of statistical analysis software or equivalent technical capabilities.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in numerical and graphical form.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, working independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies.
  • Proven capability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of SPSS or R.
  • Ability to perform relational database queries using SQL.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to access and analyze data for effective decision making.
  • Demonstrated ability to write research reports and make presentations appropriate for a senior management audience.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Effective research, analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and quantitative skills.
  • Commitment to partnership and collaboration in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to proficiently coordinate and manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Proven experience in or knowledge of SISs and enterprise reporting system software in higher education.
  • Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of Higher Education business systems.
  • Competitive wages
  • Excellent benefits program
  • Supportive culture
  • Healthy work/life balance
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