Assisant Director
Application Procedure:
https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/assistant-director-strategic-analysis-research-and-reporting-topeka-kansas-united-states#applycta
Job Duties
• The Assistant Director performs analysis, reporting, and dissemination on a wide range of data related to Washburn’s academic and business operations. The Assistant Director applies descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, and designs and conducts quantitative research and analysis, from conception through a final written report. Interpret and summarize results.
• Provide recommendations to the SARR Executive Director for use by Washburn leadership for strategic planning and data-based decision making.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, develop analyses, and apply statistical models. Completed work must be accurate and consistent.
• Analyze complex datasets and clearly organize and summarize results in tables, charts, and other documents using quantitative and visual data representations. Prepare information for use by internal and external constituents requesting information.
• Work with Washburn constituents to determine information needs and how to best access information. This may include identifying problems, offering solutions to resolve those problems, and/or looking for alternative ways to respond to questions. Compile and analyze data, develop and deliver reports in response to specific information requests.
• Determine requirements and generate data-driven responses for mandated reporting to the federal and state governments, accrediting associations, and external surveys, including but not limited to, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), U.S. News & World Report, and Common Data Set (CDS).
• Facilitate and coordinate population identification, survey distribution and planning, extraction of results, analysis of new data, and data integration into existing databases to support participation and response to national surveys, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
• Document all project processes, sources, and techniques to ensure consistent application of the methodology in future projects.
• Collaborate with the Associate Provost/Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, the Director of Assessment, and other stakeholders tasked with assessment and program review. Provide data analysis, technical assistance, and support for the coordination, monitoring, and support of the assessment of student learning outcomes and the review process for academic programs.
• Assist with identifying and collecting appropriate accreditation evidence and resolving data collection and analysis gaps.
• Assist with managing data collection and results using online survey systems, course evaluation software, and assessment-related software applications.
• Effectively use various software, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS, to perform analyses and display results.
• Use TOAD to write SQL to extract data from relational databases and review output for validity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations to the SARR Executive Director for use by Washburn leadership for strategic planning and data-based decision making.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, develop analyses, and apply statistical models. Completed work must be accurate and consistent.
• Analyze complex datasets and clearly organize and summarize results in tables, charts, and other documents using quantitative and visual data representations. Prepare information for use by internal and external constituents requesting information.
• Work with Washburn constituents to determine information needs and how to best access information. This may include identifying problems, offering solutions to resolve those problems, and/or looking for alternative ways to respond to questions. Compile and analyze data, develop and deliver reports in response to specific information requests.
• Determine requirements and generate data-driven responses for mandated reporting to the federal and state governments, accrediting associations, and external surveys, including but not limited to, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), U.S. News & World Report, and Common Data Set (CDS).
• Facilitate and coordinate population identification, survey distribution and planning, extraction of results, analysis of new data, and data integration into existing databases to support participation and response to national surveys, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
• Document all project processes, sources, and techniques to ensure consistent application of the methodology in future projects.
• Collaborate with the Associate Provost/Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, the Director of Assessment, and other stakeholders tasked with assessment and program review. Provide data analysis, technical assistance, and support for the coordination, monitoring, and support of the assessment of student learning outcomes and the review process for academic programs.
• Assist with identifying and collecting appropriate accreditation evidence and resolving data collection and analysis gaps.
• Assist with managing data collection and results using online survey systems, course evaluation software, and assessment-related software applications.
• Effectively use various software, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS, to perform analyses and display results.
• Use TOAD to write SQL to extract data from relational databases and review output for validity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in an area of study appropriate to the duties of the position, such as educational research, higher education administration, behavioral sciences, social science, mathematics, etc.
• Three years of direct work experience in a research position at a higher educational institution, including one or a combination of the following areas: higher education research, research design, qualitative and quantitative statistical methods, data inference, or analysis.
• Experience leading and providing significant support of higher education compliance, assessment, and/or accreditation processes.
• Experience in the administration of surveys, maintenance of technology platforms, documentation of processes, and scheduled timelines for reporting.
• Experience managing or leading a team.
• Experience working with large data sets and a working knowledge of statistical analysis software or equivalent technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in numerical and graphical form.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, working independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies.
• Proven capability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of SPSS or R.
• Ability to perform relational database queries using SQL.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to access and analyze data for effective decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to write research reports and make presentations appropriate for a senior management audience as well as other audiences across the institution.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective research, analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and quantitative skills.
• Commitment to partnership and collaboration in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently coordinate and manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven experience in or knowledge of SISs and enterprise reporting system software in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of Higher Education business systems.
Institution Description
https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/assistant-director-strategic-analysis-research-and-reporting-topeka-kansas-united-states
Benefits
https://www.washburn.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-benefits/index.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23026873362&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ru4uaehkAMVTP_jBx0HMjCWEAAYASAAEgKXWvD_BwE
Application Due Date: 2025-12-31
Job Start Date: 2026-01-01
Salary: $75000 - $79999
City: Topeka
State/Province/Region: KS
Institution: Washburn University
Reports To: Executive Director
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Strategic Analysis, Research and Reporting
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