Job Title: DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT - Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

Deadline Date: April 20, 2009

Starting Date: Immediate

Institution: Indiana University Southeast is one of eight campuses of Indiana University, located in New Albany, Indiana, which is located 10 minutes form downtown Louisville, Kentucky. IU Southeast has an enrollment of 6300 students and is a Carnegie Masters I institution, offering bachelor's and master's degrees in a wide range of disciplines. A Graduate Center was opened in nearby Jeffersonville in 2002, a state of the art $15.5M library opened in 2005, the University Center was completely renovated in 2007, on campus housing opened in 2008 and the campus is working on a new 5-year Strategic Plan. For more information, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties: Direct the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, to include supervision of full-time professionals as well as hourly assistants. The major functions of the office are to provide both standard and customized analyses and reporting of institutional data in support of institutional planning, to support assessment of student learning, and to assist in the development and implementation of surveys and other institutional research projects. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and plays an important role in helping with data-driven decision-making to address strategic priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, including setting annual goals and plans, personnel functions, budget management, and finding resources necessary for staff to accomplish assigned tasks. Perform accurate, timely, and thorough analyses of institutional data to support key management decisions at the campus level. Provide appropriate interpretation and analysis of statistical reports to campus leadership and other campus groups. Collaborate with other data providers on campus and within the university and oversee campus data reporting with respect to IU system requirements and external entities, especially accreditation agencies. Serve as a member of the Enrollment Management team and provide support for various enrollment management functions including enrollment projections and retention analyses. Work with academic administrators, faculty, and staff to support development and implementation of plans for assessment of student learning at the academic and co-curricular program level. Propose research projects and collaborate with others to answer questions of strategic importance to the campus. Serve as a campus Data Steward to ensure integrity, security, and privacy of records and assist in the development of data warehouse and end-user interfaces. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications: Master’s degree, preferably in a field that includes substantial graduate-level course work in research methods and data analysis (doctorate preferred). One year management or supervisory experience. Experience and understanding of higher education setting with advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures associated with institutional research. Ability to work with relational database software that includes complex retrieval and report writing. Proficiency with spreadsheets, graphics, word processing, and statistical software packages in a Windows-based networked environment. Familiarity with assessment of student learning and institutional effectiveness, especially as they relate to accreditation requirements. Solid understanding of important policy issues and best practices in higher education. Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, and staff to develop analyses in support of campus planning activities. Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to prioritize multiple demands, demonstrated problem solving skills, strong commitment to excellent performance, and proven orientation toward quality service. Sedentary work requirement: sitting for extended periods.

Salary/Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications

To Apply: A complete application packet should be sent via e-mail and include a letter of application; current resume/C.V.; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide additional materials (e.g., transcripts). All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION: Complete application should be received by APRIL 20, 2009. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

EEO/AA: Indiana University Southeast is an EEO/AA employer committed to diversity in the campus community. IUS encourages individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons with disabilities, and veterans. For more information, please visit our Web site.