Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR - American Public University System, Charles Town, WV

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Institution: American Public University System (APUS) is a for-profit, higher learning institution, offering online undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs through its institutions, American Military University and American Public University. APUS is regionally accredited and serves more than 50,000 adult learners who are studying from 100 countries. APUS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI)

Job Duties:
* Manage the timely completion of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) surveys.
* Establish and initiate Institutional studies and analyses using the Data Analysis System (DAS) and/or Executive Peer Tool (ExPT).
* Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement Office to provide data for state certification reporting requirements.
* Create and maintain a project plan for all external reporting requirements including, but not limited to, IPEDS, Peterson’s, US News & World Report and College Board surveys.
* Perform and ensure the timely completion of all external reporting requirements and automate where possible.
* Collaborate with Information Technology regarding ongoing development of the Institutional Data Warehouse including the integration of external reporting metrics.
* Collaborate with Self-Study Steering Committee to identify data requirements in support of the Institutional reaccreditation processes.

Qualifications:
* Masters Degree preferred; Bachelors Degree (required) with appropriate experience will be considered.
* 2-3 years’ experience in Institutional Research or a similar field within a Higher Education Institution.
* Knowledge of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is essential.
* Knowledge of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Data Analysis System (DAS) and/or Executive Peer Tool (ExPT) is preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Extensive knowledge of SQL language.
* Work with SQL Server databases, Data Warehouses and data extraction.

Salary/Benefits: APUS offers a great working environment and competitive benefits package including: 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Education benefits! For more information on APUS, please visit our Web site.

To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to Dave Becher, Director, Academic Information Analysis via e-mail.

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