Posted 6/04/08:

Assessment Specialist, Stony Brook University

Teaching, Learning + Technology (TLT) is a newly formed department at SUNY Stony Brook, a major research 1 university located on Long Island approximately 60 miles from New York City.  TLT (http://tlt.stonybrook.edu) provides a comprehensive one-stop-shopping approach to supporting faculty and student teaching and learning.  The Faculty Center is being created under TLT to complement our existing expertise and responsibilities in instructional and audio-visual technology, student computing, media services, classroom management, TV and video production. It will provide pedagogical and assessment support to the campus community and coordinate faculty development activities and consultations.  

The Assessment Specialist will be a member of The Faculty Center team providing support to faculty on assessing course and curricular design.  This is a strategically critical position which will have far ranging effects on the operation of the University and the success of its students.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in any of following areas: teaching, outcomes assessment, program review assessment, higher education with an emphasis in assessment, learning theory or related field.  Three years of full-time related work experience in a higher education setting, preferably within the field of assessment/student learning outcomes.  

Salary: $60,000-$75,000.

For additional requirements, a full position description and to apply online please visit the administrative and professional section of our website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs or mail cover letter and resume to: Dr. Manny London, Search Chair, c/o Theresa Ogazon, S1464 Melville Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3350, or Fax (631) 632-1373.

Posted 3/19/08:

Director of Institutional Planning and Research, Colgate University

Colgate University, one of America's top liberal arts colleges, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the newly-created position of Director of Institutional Planning and Research. A highly selective, independent institution, Colgate offers the Bachelor of Arts in 51 major concentrations and additional minor concentrations in 23 academic departments and programs. The campus is located in the village of Hamilton in rural central New York. With 2,800 undergraduates (52% women and 48% men), Colgate is one of the largest national liberal arts colleges, as defined by the Carnegie Foundation. Students of color comprise approximately 24% of the undergraduate population. Nearly 90% of students who enroll graduate from Colgate - one of the highest graduation rates in the country. Colgate's endowment is over $700M.

The Director of Institutional Planning and Research will report to the Secretary of the College in the President's Office and will provide leadership and direction on a broad range of institutional planning and research activities and initiatives that impact institutional decision-making. In this role, the Director serves as the prime source of institutional data for the President's Staff and Board of Trustees in monitoring the University's overall health and progress.

The Director also has a consultative role with all members of the University Community on strategic planning, assessment initiatives, and higher education and policy analyses. The Director chairs the Institutional Research Advisory Committee, charged with responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective data gathering, sharing, reporting and archiving. Additionally, the Director serves as the point of contact for requests from external sources for institutional reports,.

The successful candidate should possess at least three to five years of institutional planning and research experience in higher education. He or she will be recognized within the higher education community as an outstanding strategic thinker and planner with exceptional skills and experience in strategic planning and assessment. He or she must demonstrate a high level of knowledge about the issues that confront higher education. A thorough familiarity with and proven capacity to produce data-based institutional reports is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate high-level skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Proficiency in a broad array of software programs including statistical packages and excellent verbal, written and organization skills are essential. Evidence of a collaborative work style and the ability to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, on a daily basis is a must for a successful applicant. A Master's degree is required.

Interested individuals should send a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume and contact information including mailing and email addresses for five references. The packet should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Bill Spelman at Bill@wspelman.com. The subject line in email should be DIPRColgate. Confidential inquiries will be received at 585.787.9742.

Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search at 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580. All applications and inquiries are confidential, and all reasonable efforts will be made to maintain confidentiality for those candidates who proceed to on-campus interviews. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2008. The process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the University's educational mission

Posted 2/22/08:

Institutional Research Assistant, Berkeley College

Established in 1931, Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in business. With seven locations in New York and New Jersey, an online "campus," and students from 29 states and 112 foreign countries, Berkeley is widely recognized for its academic excellence.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the Institutional Research Assistant will provide support and assistance to the Office of Institutional Research by extracting data from institutional databases and other sources and creating reports to meet demands from internal and external constituencies.

Essential Functions:
1. Provide support in the production of statistical and planning reports relevant to decision making
2. Assist in the design and conduct of institutional research studies on various aspects of the student learning process
3. Provide support in research-related processes (e.g., data gathering, data entry, data analysis, and reporting)
4. Provide data analysis support for institutional reporting, ad hoc studies and requests for information
5. Create reports using complex data sets derived from other sources
6. Use a variety of software to manipulate files and create reports, including statistical software packages like SPSS
7. Assist in responding to mandatory state and federal reports
8. Respond to external college guidebook surveys and assist in the maintenance of the Common Data Set
9. Assist with the design , production and scanning of surveys and forms used in data gathering

Qualifications:
Knowledge of research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
Familiarity with statistical analysis and experience using SPSS or other statistical software
Knowledge of various computing environments and the ability to learn new systems (experience with PeopleSoft, Colleague, Banner or similar system strongly preferred)
Expertise in desktop office suite (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Experience in application/report development, ACCESS, FoxPro or similar applications software
Ability to verify the accuracy of large data sets and computer generated reports
Ability to maintain an established work schedule
Ability to attend to detail and ensure accuracy of data and reports
Ability to produce data reports from complex data sets
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Effective organizational and planning skills
One to two years of related work experience

Education: Bachelor's degree required with relevant course work in research methods, statistics, education, business, mathematics, or social sciences

Salary: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Christopher Vinger at cjv@berkeleycollege.edu

Posted 2/20/08:

Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Onondaga Community College

We seek a talented and enthusiastic professional to manage a comprehensive assessment program in support of the College's mission and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research and Planning, the selected individual will provide institutional leadership in the development of department/division plans that support the overall strategic plan of the college, and guidance in the development and analysis of assessment systems for academic and administrative units to include related policy formulation and oversight of activities related to strategic planning, outcomes assessment, program review, and institutional effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

- Provide institutional leadership in the development and analysis of assessment systems for academic and administrative units, including the overall planning, budgeting, organizing and coordinating of campus-wide assessment efforts;
- Participate in the formulation of policies related to assessment, recommend policies for approval, and implement those policies which are approved;
- Plan and conduct workshops and other developmental activities for faculty, chairpersons, and department managers on good practices in assessment;
- Provide technical input into the selection, design and/or development of assessments that measure student learning;
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems for the collection, analysis and interpretation of assessment data, including data collection and reporting of Key Performance Indicators and Critical Success Factors relative to the College's strategic plan;
- Be responsible for overseeing the design, validation, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of activities that focus on outcomes assessment, program review, and institutional effectiveness.
- Coordinate processes for the annual review of the strategic plan in support of the College's mission; recommend and prepare appropriate updates to the plan for President's and Board of Trustee approval in accordance with the institutional planning calendar;
- In collaboration with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and other stakeholders, collect and analyze relevant data from both internal and external resources in support of the institutional planning and decision-making process;
- Generate periodic and special reports, surveys, forecasts, and trend analyses on the effectiveness and improvement of educational programs and administrative/support services; prepare and submit assessment reports as required by SUNY and other external agencies;
- In collaboration with the information technology department, develop and maintain a college website for assessment;
- Remain current with recent changes and trends/developments in the field of assessment and student learning;
- Comply with college policies and procedures and actively support the college's affirmative action program and the goals of open access and diversity; and
- Complete special assignments as requested.

Minimum Qualifications include

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university, with course work in research and statistics, educational research, psychology or related field. A doctorate degree is a plus;
- Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in research methods and data analysis in higher education, preferably in assessment;
- Thorough knowledge of empirical research principles and techniques and skill in their application;
- Good working knowledge of statistical methods;
- Ability to plan, organize and conduct major administrative and analytical studies;
- Ability to draw conclusions, develop recommendations and clearly communicate research findings orally and in written reports;
- Excellent computer skills required including standard office software and SPSS or similar statistical package; and
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, presentation, oral and written communication skills.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please submit a current resume covered by a letter of application together with contact information for 3 professional references to:
Human Resources
Onondaga Community College
4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215-4585 (attn: IRP Coordinator).

Institutional Research Manager, Ashford University, San Diego CA

The Institutional Research Manager plans and supports the University-wide efforts to create and maintain a data driven environment. He or she will further develop the Institution’s capacity for conducting research and analysis as well as identify and implement systems to support the expanding need for data reporting and analysis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Coordinates the collection, analysis, and interpretation of selected institutional data and develops systems for the dissemination of information to various stakeholders. Enhances internal and external reporting and analytical capabilities through improved data management that ensures data integrity.
* Provides management with data for informed institutional planning, evaluation, operations and decision making.
* Acts as a liaison to IT Department to ensure that data needs are communicated and met.
* Creates an annual Fact Book that includes current and historical University statistics for reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinates the University’s responses to external data requests from governmental agencies and other associations, including IPEDS, state surveys, national surveys, accreditation and licensure requests, and other miscellaneous requests for information.
* Provides responses to internal data requests made by various University departments, including current college statistics and metrics for measuring operational efficiency and success.
* Provides analytical support and advice in areas of survey research, design, and analysis to support institutional assessment initiatives.
* Coordinates the administration and analysis of surveys used to identify and improve institutional effectiveness.

Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required, Master’s is preferred.
* Expertise in applied research, evaluation, and statistical analyses.
* Demonstrated spreadsheet and statistical software skills, as well as word processing and internet research skills.
* Ability to work independently and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work with teams of various university constituents.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a fun and positive work environment, Gym on site, monthly Employee Appreciation event, and tuition remission plan.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=25155

Or email your resume to: kim.young@ashford.edu

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