Job Title: STATISTICAL RESEARCH ANALYST - Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

Deadline Date: May 29, 2009

Starting Date: July 1, 2009

Institution: Morehouse College is the only all male historically black institution of higher education in the United States. A private, four-year, liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse is located on a 61-acre campus and has an enrollment of approximately 2,800 students. Morehouse has been ranked #1 three times in a row by Black Enterprise Magazine as the best school for African Americans for undergraduate study.

The College offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 26 majors in three academic divisions: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and Business Administration and Economics. The College also offers a dual-degree program in engineering with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Along with Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and nearby women's college Spelman College, Morehouse is part of the Atlanta University Center. Visit our Web site to learn more details.

Job Duties: The Statistical Research Analyst will provide leadership and technical expertise in developing and maintaining Institutional Research component intended to enhance institutional assessment and effectiveness, strategic planning, policy analysis, administrative decision-making, marketing, and institutional and programmatic accreditation efforts. Principal functions are to: 1) Develop and maintain numerous database systems; 2) Compile, analyze, and disseminate an extensive range of institutional data on the web and/or in print; and 3) Serve as a clearinghouse for a vast number of requests and recurring requests for data and information. This position reports to the Director of Assessment and Institutional Research in the area of Administrative Services. Expectations include understanding and supporting the College’s mission and vision and performing duties in order to get the job done with the highest quality and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and regularly disseminating statistical institutional data and information, including the annual publication of Morehouse College Fact Book;

2. Developing and maintaining comprehensive and dynamic database systems including, but not limited to Microsoft Access to collect information for official and/or current institutional reporting;

3. Responding to time-critical ad-hoc requests for data and information to various stakeholders, both internal and external;

4. Responding and/or coordinating periodic surveys, such as IPEDS, Common Data Set, US News, College Board, UNCF, etc. to ensure timely and accurate reporting;

5. Conducting various statistical research studies to provide expertise on students and academic programs focusing on student recruitment, enrollment, retention and graduation, residency, admissions, financial matters, and financial aid, etc;

6. Proposing and gathering internal and external benchmarks, conducting peer analysis, and reporting significant and actionable observations about the College;

7. Consulting and supporting policy and planning groups engaged in strategic planning, institutional self-study and accreditation reaffirmation processes;

8. Performing additional duties as assigned or deemed appropriate and necessary.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS: Master's degree in Management Information Systems or data analysis and research related field preferably with experience in institutional research or data analysis and reporting OR Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or data analysis and research related field with minimum three years' experience in institutional research or data analysis and reporting. Expertise with Relational Database Management System, such as Microsoft Access is necessary and experience with SunGard Higher Education product Banner is preferable. Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook; as well as familiarity with research methods and design and statistical analysis using statistical software SPSS. Other requirements are strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple, time-critical projects with conflicting priorities; and high attention to detail, accuracy and documentation.

DESIRED QUALIFICAITONS: The ideal candidate will have expertise in and techno-functional experience with Banner as well as Information Builder’s business intelligence reporting tool, WebFOCUS. Experience with web development or web designing tools, such as Microsoft FrontPage or Adobe Dreamweaver is a plus as well as experience with and appreciation of the issues facing higher education.

Salary/Benefits: Morehouse College offers excellent fringe benefits including tuition waiver, health, dental, disability, and life insurance, and retirement programs.

To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover-letter and a resume describing credentials for this position and names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three professional references for consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please send application package clearly highlighting the Reference No: 040909-STLRSA by any of the methods below:

Mail:
Human Resources Office
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314

Fax:
404-614-6047

or via e-mail

When applying via email the Subject line of your e-mail must only include "Statistical Research Analyst (Reference No: 040909-STLRSA)"

EEO/AA: Morehouse College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, color, religion, or national origin.