St. Petersburg College

Institutional Research and Effectiveness Executive Director [ID: 680]

Position Summary:

Under the overall direction of the Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Grants serves as the academic administrator for institutional research, regional and specialized accreditation activities, and assessment. Responsible for evaluation, research, assessment and related compliance activities to implement data driven decision solutions for institutional improvement and student success. Responsible for the analysis and reporting of data and outcomes as requested by internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for the monitoring and communicating of emergent state and national policies as well as trends related to institutional performance.

Typical Essential Duties

Responsible for continuing the development of the business intelligence tools to respond to institutional and academic needs related to strategic initiatives;
Responsible for implementing training programs at the institution which provide opportunities for employees to develop their data skills and strongly promote the use of data in the decision-making process;
Responsible for analysis and studies as requested by administration to evaluate student success metrics;
Responsible for an assessment process to ensure an ongoing focus on performance improvement as well as compliance with state and accreditation requirements;
Responsible for annual and ad hoc surveys as well as analyses of performance and facilitates the use of the results for performance improvement;
Partners with the Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Grants in order to ensure compliance with accrediting agencies;
Serves on various college and statewide committees, as necessary.

This is the sixth of six levels in the Institutional Effectiveness series. Incumbents coordinate and review the development of multiple statistical and analytical reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Responsibilities may include planning, directing, completing, and reviewing long-term reports and studies; preparing projections related to curriculum, students, enrollment and budgeting; directing survey and/or program assessment efforts; publishing research briefs; and participating on committees and task forces.

Compensation: $85,006.50 - $127,509.76

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in applied research area such as: Higher Education, Educational Research, Educational Leadership, Mathematics or Statistics or in a related field to assigned area with courses in educational research, design, and statistics.

Experience:

Six (6) years administrative experience in educational and/or institutional research or in a position requiring statistical/data analysis, including two years supervisory responsibility. Experience in institutional research and/or educational program evaluation. Strong understanding of the Florida Community College System. A proven record of administrative effectiveness in a collegial environment; demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication and an ability to present information clearly to diverse groups. Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to provide leadership and work effectively with staff, faculty and students. Experience in analysis of systems and procedures, and organizational and operational assessments.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Practices and procedures involved in educational research and planning.

Managerial principles;
Project coordination techniques;
Research and data analysis principles and practices;
Assessment, evaluation, and measurement principles;
Research instruments;
Statistical methods;
Mathematical concepts;
Data extraction and transformation;
Surveying methods;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Manage multiple initiatives;
Perform effectively at both the college and state level;
Design, implement, analyze and report projects dealing with institutional research and educational planning;
Proficiency with Excel, SAS, SPSS or other statistical software;
Meet externally and internally imposed deadlines and to complete projects on a timely basis.

Prioritizing and assigning work;
Monitoring and evaluating employees;
Analyzing research reports;
Coordinating research projects within the department;
Performing qualitative and quantitative research analysis;
Using research instruments;
Extracting and transforming data and information;
Performing mathematical and statistical calculations;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Directs staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 20%
2.	Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the College at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.	Daily 10%
3.	Provides oversight and directs the implementation of internal operations, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; and works to integrate and coordinate service areas.	Daily 20%
4.	Directs the gathering, organization, and compilation of data in support of budgeting, planning, and/or evaluation and assessment; oversees the reporting of related data and information; directs the analysis of internal and external institutional research and/or planning projects; and reviews and disseminates research requests and associated processes.	Daily 20%
5.	Meets, consults with, and makes key decisions with applicable University staff regarding projects; directs and oversees the completion of applicable projects; communicates project status and results with relevant constituents.	Daily 20%
6.	Reviews a variety of reports summarizing research data; analyzes related reports and/or data and makes recommendations based on findings.	Daily 10%
7.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.