Institutional Research and Planning Specialist
Application Procedure:
In order to apply for this position, please visit the following: https://faytechcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8716
Job Duties
- Supports data validation, quality control, and documentation of methodologies, query logic, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, transparency, and reproducibility
- Collects, organizes, analyzes, and synthesizes internal and external data to develop reports, executive summaries, and decision-support materials
- Develops and maintains analytical models, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools supporting institutional planning, accreditation, assessment, and program review
- Applies statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, evaluate performance, and interpret complex data
- Develops visual analytics and performance metrics aligned with institutional goals, strategic priorities, and key performance indicators
- Supports regional and programmatic accreditation through data analysis, documentation, and compliance reporting
- Collaborates with academic and administrative units to align assessment, program review, and planning activities with institutional priorities
- Conducts labor market research and environmental scanning to inform academic programming, workforce development, and strategic initiatives
- Provides analytical support for strategic planning, including goal development, performance monitoring, and progress reporting
- Oversees data collection, analysis, and reporting for grants and externally funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements
- Monitors grants and special projects by tracking outcomes, performance measures, and progress toward established objectives
- Integrates and analyzes data across institutional systems, assessment platforms, and business intelligence tools
- Identifies and resolves data discrepancies, system inconsistencies, and reporting issues while recommending process improvements
- Cleans, manages, and maintains data to ensure institutional data quality, accessibility, validity, and reliability
- Communicates research findings, analytical results, and recommendations to executive leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
- Performs related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required from a regionally accredited institution in statistics, data science, social sciences, education, business analytics, or a closely related field, with demonstrated coursework or experience in data analysis and research methods. In addition, a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional effectiveness, research, assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, or a related field within higher education.
Institution Description
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a two-year public institution and a member of the North Carolina Community College System. Serving more than 30,000 students annually, FTCC offers more than 190 occupational, technical, general education, college transfer, and continuing education programs designed to build a highly skilled workforce and drive regional economic growth. Known for its strong military-connected community adjacent to Fort Bragg, a student-centered culture, and excellence in student transfer and institutional effectiveness, FTCC is dedicated to transforming lives through lifelong learning.
Benefits
- NC State Health Plan
- NC State Retirement Plan
- Paid Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)
- Educational Benefits
- Longevity
- TRICARE Supplement Benefits
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