General Information
| Job Description | INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 3 | Working Title | Institutional Research Analyst |
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| Job Code | 006948 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Graduate School of Education - D01000 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 06/01/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education (GSOE), the Institutional Research Analyst oversees, manages and leads the development, selection, implementation, systematic evaluation, refinement, and data-driven decision making in GSOE programs, and assessment system to increase program completion of an academically talented and diverse pool of students. The incumbent implements school-wide policies and procedures for evaluating and assessing program learning outcomes at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring requirements for accreditation related to assessment and facilitate schoolwide practices to ensure compliance (e.g. annual assessment reports, assessment of core competencies, learning outcomes, collection of student program data, etc.). Works closely with Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans to support the development and implementation of learning outcomes and sustainable assessment plans. Collaboratively works with campus to support, evaluate, and improve assessment practices for both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Graduate School of Education. This includes reviewing and improving program learning outcomes, assessment templates to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with accreditation standards, reviewing and improving assessment rubrics, using assessment rubrics to evaluate program learning outcome reports, and providing feedback to programs, school and the campus. Serves on campus committees to review annual assessment summary reports, identifies patterns of concern, recommends program and process changes, and ensures assessment is continuously improving. Also reviews accreditation reports, develops and implements recommended changes for assessment practices. Provides support to help improve the effectiveness of campus assessment efforts and achieve organizational goals. Participates in other accreditation activities (e.g. site visits). |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area, with coursework in social science methods, education, psychology, evaluation or research and survey design | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Researches, gathers, analyzes and summarizes information for complex data research projects.
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30 |
| Assignments require analysis of multiple factors or data sources. | 20 |
Able to synthesize issues and present them in a creative and non-technical manner.
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20 |
| Designs and establishes systems that manage, store and retrieve data for analysis to answer ad hoc informational requests and tracking of students and faculty. | 25 |
| May oversee the work of student or clerical staff. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Requires general knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques; statistics or social science research techniques; knowledge of common organization-specific computer application programs; knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA). | Required |
| Understanding of organizational rules and regulations. | Required |
| Able to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving. | Required |
| Thorough active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task. | Required |
| Strong ability to present information in a clear concise manner both in writing and verbally. | Required |
| Knowledge of academic assessment processes and activities. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of continuous improvement processes. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |