Institutional Research Director jobs in Washington

Description

Recruitment Period: 06/10/2024 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$67,200-Annual Maximum Salary-$107,500

Hiring Range: $32.31-$41.97

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Integrated Institutional Effectiveness, the Director for Institutional Research and Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of institutional research initiatives to support evidence-based decision-making across the organization. This position serves as the institution’s IPEDS Keyholder and a key representative in the data sharing consortium project. Additionally, this position plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to inform planning, continuous improvement, and effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Planning and Leadership:

o Collaborate  with leaders across the institution to identify and prioritize institutional research needs aligned with the organization’s goals.

o Provide visionary leadership for the Institutional Research department, setting goals, and ensuring the effective execution of research projects.

• Data Management:

o Oversee the collection, validation, and analysis of institutional data from various sources, including student information systems and other relevant sources.

o Utilize statistical methods and data visualization techniques to present information in a clear and meaningful way for diverse stakeholders.

o Coordinate the preparation of data and reports for accreditation processes.

• Reporting and Dissemination:

o Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders, including trustees, accreditation bodies, and other relevant entities.

o Develop and maintain a comprehensive institutional data repository for easy access and retrieval of information. 

• Training and Professional Development:

o Lead training sessions for staff and faculty on data collection protocols, reporting tools, and the interpretation of findings.

o Stay abreast of developments in institutional research methodologies. 

• Collaboration:

o Foster collaboration with academic programs, student services, and other relevant units to gather comprehensive data for analysis.

o Work collaboratively with IT to ensure data integrity, security, and the efficient functioning of institutional research system.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. 

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Master's Degree

Experience:

• Required: 4-6 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to lead and supervise staff; knowledge of survey research processes and assessment software platforms a plus; strong written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal relation skills, including the ability to explain the significance of data and trends to stakeholders; problem solving skills: investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important; interpersonal skills: deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure; accuracy: draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of PNWU's goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions; adaptability: course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity; reliability: accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity; attitude: displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; initiative-taking and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; demonstrates an elevated level of integrity; effectively collaborates in a team environment; initiative: self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization;

demonstrates an elevated level of understanding of the student’s experience and lifecycle; ability to manage and report data on several projects/initiatives at once;

proficient in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and Power BI; and proficient in building relational database queries using programming languages like SQL, Spark SQL R, Python, or Scala 

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.