Responsibilities

• Creates, enhances and maintains the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) data library
• Applies research methods to the collection and analysis of University data
• Collects, analyzes and completes research projects and reports for internal and external constituencies
• Provides technical support to faculty and staff regarding research design
• Ensures timely and quality preparation for all required external data reporting, including supporting the management of annual IPEDS data submissions
• Creates and administers annual OIRA surveys and associated reports for internal and external purposes
• Collaborates with University offices to facilitate the development of actionable metrics assessing institutional performance
• Manages and performs research and data collection to support professional accreditation and assessment activities within individual schools and programs
• Assists with the development and implementation of an effective strategic plan and long-term vision for OIRA
• Manages inquiries and oversees staff work in the absence of the Executive Director
• Represents the university at regional and national meetings related to Institutional Research and Assessment
• Stays current in field of specialization by maintaining professional networks and attending seminars, workshops, and/or conferences as appropriate.

Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Statistical Analysis, Social Science, Operations Research or related fields
• A minimum of three years of experience in an academic setting, extracting, analyzing, and reporting data
• A minimum of two years’ experience in an institutional research office
• Familiarity with IPEDS and other common external reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; attention to detail
• Experience with predictive analytics/modeling to support student enrollment, retention and other measures of student success
• Experience with SPSS or other statistical software package, Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and Qualtrics
• Experience with Tableau and campus Student Information Systems preferred

MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that includes a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical and dental insurance, generous time off benefits, and a significant pension plan contribution. To learn more about our total rewards, please visit MCPHS Total Rewards.