Job Description:

Posting Number:

Staff_0403210

Classification Title:

Staff

Working Title:

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Datatel Position ID:

PLIE2DIRINEF1A

Annual Hours:

12 Month

Placement Range:

$71,855.55 - $80,837.49

Position Type:

Regular

Job Category:

Exempt

General Description:

The Director of Institutional Effectiveness is a pivotal leader responsible for managing and transforming the college's institutional effectiveness office. This position requires a strategic visionary with a data-driven mindset who will oversee the development of advanced and accurate analytics to evaluate the college's goals and enhance student success outcomes.

Reports To:

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

What position(s) reports to this position?:

Senior Institutional Research Analyst
Institutional Research Analyst

Minimum Education/Experience:

A Master's Degree in educational research, higher education, statistics, data science, or a closely related field.


Minimum (5) years' of professional work experience in data science or institutional research, demonstrating a capacity to lead comprehensive evaluation systems to measure and enhance institutional effectiveness.


Experience in managing large-scale data collection, analyses, and data utilization for institutional advancement.


Previous work experience in a leadership role, including successful implementation and management of college or company-wide projects.


Experience with data governance and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in data statistical analyses and software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Stata.


Proficiency In data programming languages such as SQL, or Python.


Proficiency in data visualization programs such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.


Advanced skills in interpreting and analyzing research data to compile and write technical reports and present findings.


Strong leadership abilities to guide and develop staff, set departmental goals, and ensure alignment with the college's mission.


Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across all management levels.


Positive interpersonal skills and the capability to foster a collaborative work environment.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects


2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequent communication with stakeholders, requiring the exchange of accurate information. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.


This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.


This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.


3. VISUAL ACUITY:
Visual acuity to assess the accuracy and thoroughness of work assigned.


4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in educational research, higher education, statistics, data science, or a closely related field.


Previous work experience in a higher education institution.


Knowledge of higher education accreditation processes and experience with IPEDS reporting.


Knowledge of modern data warehousing and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Argos.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m-5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend as needed.

Department:

Institutional Effectiveness

Job Open Date:

03/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.


Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.


For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific):

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

Spearhead the utilization of institutional data for goal-setting, assessment, and strategic planning, emphasizing continuous improvement and operational efficiency.


Provide expert consultation to support the operational excellence of various campus departments and academic committees, fostering effective use of institutional data.


Assist in the strategic planning process, serving as a central resource for institutional data and indicators.


Oversee institutional accreditation studies and visits, ensuring adherence to standards and expectations.


Serve as a consultative resource for establishing information sources, evaluation procedures, and analytical techniques.


Directly supervise the IE office staff, ensuring the integrity and development of the college's data resources.


Establish and maintain a report management system ensuring the timely submission of all internal and external reports, including compliance with IPEDS.


Produce an annual IE report summarizing performance measures and their application toward institutional advancement.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures


Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.


Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.


Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.


Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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