• The Associate Director is the IPEDS key holder and will coordinate these efforts ensuring that key offices submit their data in a timely manner.
• The Associate Director will be the institutional representative to HEDS and would coordinate other national surveys, including NSSE.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Faculty, be responsible for the CDS and submitting data to US News and others.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions/Financial Aid, and others on data collection for many surveys.   
• In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness maintain an accurate and current Factbook/Dashboard (work with Academic Affairs on data collection and the President’s office on presentation).
• Design and administer in-house surveys for various constituencies and make survey tools available to campus stakeholders; ensure accuracy in data analysis, professional appearance and data privacy.
• Provide deliverables using professional narratives and results using visual displays and infographics appropriate to the project.
• Assist the Director of Institutional Effectiveness with assessment and other projects as needed.
• Assists with the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of graduate interns, Poet Interns and student workers.
• Performs other functions and tasks, such as maintaining, updating and publishing content on the OIRA website and Moodle site.
• Coordinates the course evaluation administration process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree preferred in research and evaluation, data science/analytics or another related field.
• Minimum two – three years’ related experience in relevant areas of institutional research and some experience with assessment and accreditation.
• Experience with data analysis software, data visualization software and proficiency with Excel and Access or Argos.
• Our enterprise management system is Ellucian/Banner and the Associate Director will need to pull data from Banner.
• Experience analyzing data using an equity and inclusion lens.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative environment, engaging students, faculty, and staff in the implementation of effective and comprehensive assessment activities.

Confidentiality: Must maintain strict confidentiality of student records and in the performance of duties.   

Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size (1600 undergraduates) and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body. The College is ideally situated in the scenic hills eighteen miles east of downtown Los Angeles.