Thursday, July 22, 2010

Institutional Research Job at Midway

Midway College Job Posting:  Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Full time staff position reporting to the college Provost.

  •  Reviews and revises the Institutional Effectiveness Plan and implements the research, statistical analysis and assessment to provide data to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs of the college and “use the results in a broad-based, continuous planning and evaluation process” (Criteria for Accreditation, Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools); and
  • Submits annual statistical reports, conduct and complete statistical studies for various publications and institutional benchmarks, design and complete for the institution special analytical studies
  • Assists in the assessment of the Quality Enhancement Plan and uses the results in a broad-based, continuous planning and evaluation process for the improvement of student learning;
  • Provides analysis of data in a timely and adequate informational format from which the Executive Council can make informed decisions about the operations of the college;
  • Publishes information in reports that are distributed to campus;
  • Conducts information sessions to interpret results to campus groups; and
  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Director must hold a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and have at least two years of related experience. The position is a working data position that requires proficiency in all facets of Microsoft software, especially ACCESS, SQL and SPSS or its equivalent, requires working knowledge of accessing and maintaining databases both desktop and mainframe, have knowledge of designing and maintaining web sites, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be highly organized.

Midway College, just 15 minutes from Lexington, offers a comparable starting salary plus an excellent benefits package. This is a regular, full-time position with a comparable salary plus an excellent benefits package. Background check required. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names and phone numbers of three professional references to Anne Cockley, SPHR, Director of Human Resources, Midway College, 512 East Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347-1120. We will accept resumes until August 15th, or until the position is filled