[gov2001] Fwd: Director of Institutional Research and Educational Assessment

From: "Hunt, Melany L" <hunt at caltech.edu> Date: May 17, 2010 9:41:17 AM PDT To: "Katz, Jonathan N" <jkatz at caltech.edu>, "Alvarez, R M" <rma at hss.caltech.edu> Subject: FW: Director of Institutional Research and Educational Assessment Dear Jonathan and Mike, The provost's office is again advertising for an institutional research position. Melany DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT APPLY AT: https://jobs.caltech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.j sp?postingId=140137 Posting Number: 100197 Position Type: Staff Job Title: Director of Institutional Research and Educational Assessment - Provost Office Division/Department: Provost's Office Job Type: Regular Full-Time Number of hours per week: 40 Job Family/Job Discipline/Career Level: General Administration / General Admin Mgmt / D Salary Grade: 45 Pay Status: Exempt Location: Pasadena, California State/Country: California Job Summary: Reporting through the office of the Provost, the Director of Institutional Research and Educational Assessment will be responsible for continuing development of the Institute's effort to generate and assess data for use in campus-wide decision-making, resource allocation, strategic planning, and institutional assessment processes, especially in regards to its academic programs. Working with a wide range of academic and non-academic units, the Director will lead the collection and assessment of Institute data, provide leadership in planning institutional research, and develop assessment protocols for the Institute. This position will also work closely with campus leaders to develop a plan that meets the needs of academic and administrative divisions and will guide self-assessment and data collection efforts across the Institute. Job Duties: * Oversee and conduct internal surveys, including survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting. * Working with the relevant faculty to develop analyses and evidence for the assessment and improvement of our educational programs. * Coordinate assessment for accreditation reviews. * Perform applied research including analytical and statistical studies; collect and analyze data, interpret trends, and present findings and recommendations. * Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations of internal research studies. * Review and coordinate external reporting requirements. * Other duties as required. Basic Qualifications: * Masters degree with at least five years of full-time higher education, planning, or evaluation experience, including three years at a management or leadership level. * Experience in the design and implementation of all phases of institutional research with an emphasis on academic assessment and student learning. * Demonstrated record of success in program assessment techniques. * Expertise in working with electronic databases and software packages, including Oracle and statistical databases. * Expertise in designing, conducting and analyzing surveys. * Understanding and command of assessment and best practices in higher education. * Experience with the accreditation process. * Ability to work well with people at all levels in teams and committees. * Outstanding written and oral communication skills. * Outstanding organizational and administrative skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Understanding of and ability to apply institutional research and data collection models. * Ability to analyze data and advise planners and decision-makers on data and assessment needs. * Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative empirical data. * Knowledge of quality improvement processes, assessment, and benchmarking. * Ability to plan, organize, and direct others in the formation of program and policy in the operation. * Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects accordingly. * Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and management skills. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals across the campus. Pre-Employment Background Investigation Required? Yes Post-Offer Physical Exam Required? No Dept Of Transportation (DOT) Testing Required? No Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in educational research or related field that involves the application of advanced statistics. Supervisory Position? No Required Applicant Documents: Resume Optional Applicant Documents: Cover Letter Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Special Instructions to Applicants: Posting Date: 05-14-2010 Closing Date: Open Until Filled EEO Statement: Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. APPLY AT: https://jobs.caltech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.j sp?postingId=140137