Temple University
Temple University is a national center of excellence in teaching and research with an international presence and a commitment to community. Our talented faculty and broad curriculum of more than 500 academic programs provide superior educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students, without regard to their status or station in life. Temple's richly diverse student population and growing residential campus community combine to enrich not only the educational experiences of our students, but also their lives beyond academics. While the university especially serves students from Greater Philadelphia, it is enlivened by a rapidly increasing number of students from across Pennsylvania, throughout the nation and around the world. We maintain an international presence with campuses in Tokyo and Rome and programs in London, Beijing, and other locations worldwide. A longtime leader in professional education, Temple prepares the largest body of practitioners in Pennsylvania; we are among the nation's largest educators in the combined fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry and law. In addition, we offer more than four dozen doctoral and more than 175 Master's degree programs that contribute to research and scholarship. Temple seeks to create new knowledge that improves the human condition and uplifts the human spirit. To achieve this goal, we maintain our commitment to recruiting, retaining and supporting outstanding faculty who prize diversity of thought, excel in scholarly endeavors and support the aspirations of capable students.
- Job Name
- Assistant Director, IRA Data Analysis & Reporting
- Posting Date
- 04/25/2019
- Brief Description
- The Assistant Director will provide oversight within the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment for data collection, analysis and verification support for responses to external surveys and rankings for the university and will work with the university’s Compliance Offices and the schools, colleges and administrative areas to ensure data verification processes are being followed for external survey and report submissions, publications or other reports that rely on institutional data.
- Job Category
- Institutional Research
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- Philadelphia, PA 19122, United states
- How to Apply
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply:
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- Job Details
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Temple has extensive external reporting activity, including accreditation bodies, rankings/guidebooks and reports for governmental agencies. These submissions require data and involve significant review and verification. The Assistant Director, in collaboration with the Director for Data Analysis and Reporting, will oversee Temple University’s processes for completing, verifying and submitting surveys and other external reports.
The Assistant Director will provide oversight within the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment for data collection, analysis and verification support for responses to external surveys and rankings for the university and will work with the university’s Compliance Offices and the schools, colleges and administrative areas to ensure data verification processes are being followed for external survey and report submissions, publications or other reports that rely on institutional data. Responsibilities include: assist with codification of data definitions; analyze survey methodologies; identify sources of data; review internal data collection processes; audit responses to external surveys and reports or publications that utilize institutional data; and monitor survey submission procedures. The assistant director will assist with identification and development of data processes to automate data collection and ensure data integrity. In collaboration with the university Compliance Office and external auditors, will regularly review internal data control processes and provide training and support on internal procedures, policies and best practices. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, data analytics, information systems, educational research, risk management, accounting, auditing or related field and at least five (5) years of experience in institutional research, internal audits or related field. Experience working with Banner or other student information, client relationship management (CRM) or other / ERP systems. Experience with relational databases, SPSS (or SAS), SQL, and web application programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:
* Strong data management skills including the ability to analyze, manage and audit large data sets.
* Demonstrated organizational skills, and attention to detail.
* Strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently; as well as on teams in a fast paced team environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applications software.
* Ability to work nights and/or weekends, if necessary.
Preferred:
* Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, educational research, or related field.