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Job type full-time
Full job description
Haverford college invites applications to our available exempt, full time, benefit eligible, fixed term (one year with the possibility of renewal pending funding availability and successful performance) institutional research analyst position.
The institutional research analyst is responsible for the creation, management, and use of primary institutional research datasets involving data from multiple sources to meet the informational needs of both internal and external constituenciesThis requires three interrelated sets of skills: data extraction, data manipulation/ management, and the ability to translate raw data into meaningful summaries or visualizations to meet a range of institutional needsThe ir analyst will work closely with iits and data stewards to develop improved data structures and streamlined processes for obtaining, analyzing, and reporting data, particularly those supporting assessment of key institutional prioritiesReporting to the director of ir, the ir analyst will often work independently to meet the reporting needs for the collegeThis is a one year position with potential for extensionRemote work is a possibility.
Ir data management and reporting 60%
Extract and compile data to meet the reporting needs of the institutional research officeOversee the organization, maintenance, documentation, and updates of the ir library of datafiles; work with iits and institutional data stewards to ensure that appropriate institutional data are accurately captured as of official freeze datesAnalyze data and prepare compelling visualizations to support the use of data in decision-making.
Coordinate and implement procedures for the regular compilation, summarizing, and reporting of data to campus constituenciesPrepare the common data set, the college factbook, and institutional dashboards; respond to designated external requests for institutional informationUpdate the ir website with new information, as appropriateAssure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all institutional research products.
Provide technical and administrative support for longitudinal institutional data collections, including annual consortium/vendor surveys and internal surveys (using qualtrics).
Assessment/institutional effectiveness support (40%):
Provide technical expertise in a support/consultative capacity to cross-divisional offices that are collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for assessment purposes, particularly those connected to key institutional priorities of student success.
Provide tactical support for institutional effectiveness at the division level through collaboration on dashboard development and kpi reporting.
Provide tactical support (including data collection, management, and visualization) in the assessment and evaluation of the newly created thrive program (truth, healing, resiliency, inclusion, and equity) through collaboration with the thrive program coordinator and other campus leaders to administer an effective program assessment strategy.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other
Experience in working with data, including database or data file management, maintenance, and documentation.
Ability to transform, improve, and integrate data based on business requirements.
Ability to use visualization tools and software to communicate information through dashboards and reports, for institutional research and clients.
Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to develop, interpret, summarize and present complex data.
Experience with and understanding of assessment concepts (e.g., direct and indirect assessment measures) and processes.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyInitiative in planning tasks in order to be prepared for busy periods.
Excellent computer skills including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, analytical tools, statistical packages, and administrative software.
Exceptional skills with excel and tableau required.
Experience with survey design software (qualtrics preferred) and statistical software (spss preferred).
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with administrators, faculty and other constituents in order to solve problems and convey information.
Diligent concern for accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and security procedures in accordance with office and college guidelines.
Effectively represent both the office and the college in professional organizations, meetings, or events, as appropriate.
Perform other assignments as directed by the director of institutional research.
Provide documentation of covid-19 vaccination or exemption as a condition of employment.
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in data analysis/research, social sciences, education, business, or a related fieldGraduate degree preferred.
2 to 5 years of similar or related experienceExperience in a higher education environment preferred.
Special requirements: all faculty and staff (including contract workers) who are employed or engaged by haverford college, must be fully vaccinated against covid-19, and provide proof of vaccination, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise.
Physical demands and environmental conditions required of this position:
Lifting (to exert strength to move objects from one place to another):
Sedentary lifting: (0-10 pounds): up to three hours
Light lifting (10-20 pounds): never
Moderate lifting (20-50 pounds): never
Heavy lifting (50 to 100 pounds): never
Pulling (to draw an object toward oneself to move or change its direction): never pushing (to exert force upon an abject to move or change its direction): never
Carrying (to hold objects while moving entire body): never
Reaching or working above shoulder (to extend arms upward or outward away from body): never
Walking (to move entire body in erect position): up to three hours
Standing (to maintain body in erect posture in stationary position): up to three hours
Sitting (to rest weight on buttocks and back of thighs with legs bent at knees): _ up to three hours_
Crouching/stooping (to bend upper body forward while fully flexing knees): never
Kneeling (to maintain upper body in erect position while resting knees on ground): never
Climbing (to ascend or descent heights using ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces): never
Twisting (to rotate upper body while feet remain stationary): never
Driving (operating a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, forklift, etc.): never
Exposure limitation (i.e., cold water, dust, gas, fumes, extreme temperatures): never
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this jobDuties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To apply: interested applicants should submit an application, to include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-us/external/job/haverford-cam...The application deadline is october 4, 2021Failure to provide the required documents may result in lack of considerationHaverford college does not sponsor work visas.
Julie novack
Director of insurance programs and talent acquisition
Jnovack [at] haverford.edu
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Location: 370 lancaster avenue,haverford,pa 19041, haverford, pa 19041
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
