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Position institutional research analyst
Apply by may 22, 2022
Hire date june 13, 2022
Division college effectiveness
Reports to college effectiveness director / alo
Classification exempt, d63
Summary
This position provides comprehensive institutional research services for southwest tech in order to enhance data-informed
Decision making and college effectiveness in meeting college goalsThis position applies quantitative & qualitative research
And statistical analysis methods to collect data and evidence of student learning to measure the effectiveness of success
Initiatives and activities; evaluate data, interpret results, identify emerging trends and student learning results; and translate
Findings into usable information and disseminate via written reports and presentations to make recommendations to
Improve student successThis position works directly and collaboratively with the data analyst in the college effectiveness
DepartmentThis can be a remote position.
Essential duties and responsibilities include
• collect, organize, and monitors data necessary to complete external surveys and ensures accurate and timely
Data reportingDuties could include, but are not limited to, responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting
Ipeds data; data for the hlc federal compliance reporting for accreditation; overseeing and approving data
Reported; developing processes to accurately and efficiently report data.
Coordinates and organizes the components of community, college-wide, and state surveys including those
Required by the wtcs, new program needs assessments, hlc accreditation, course assessments, and other
Surveys as requestedCompiles and communicates results.
Design and/or administer surveys directly related to project and student success, including identification of target
Population, sampling, procedures to be used, and development of survey instruments and materials.
Utilize qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups, interviews, etc.) and analyze and report qualitative data.
Administer course evaluations, and coordinate course, program, and co-curricular assessment processes.
Respond to individual data requests from internal/external customers, clarifying their requests when needed, and
Providing them with the appropriate data.
Provides guidance to councils and teams, leadership, faculty, and staff in using and accessing data.
Develops and conducts trainings to enhance data literacy college wide.
Conduct analysis of data, and share findings to assist leadership, faculty, and staff to make data informed
Decisions.
Research job outlook, program viability, demographic data and other information required for the support of new
Programs, existing program modifications, or evidence to support grant applications.
Assists with organizing, collecting, and utilizing data and metrics essential for assessing college improvement
Related to college accreditation and strategic planning; work with college teams and councils to collect and report
Data on progress toward college goals for strategic planning, hlc required continuous improvement and provides
Recommendations to improve processes.
Collects and compiles data for annual updates required by college and program accreditors for continued
Compliance with accreditation per guidelines and criteria by the individual entities.
Provide training and technical support to end users of reports, cubes, and dashboards.
Must embrace southwest tech’s college values of learning, integrity, accountability, inclusivity, and continuous
Improvement.
Training and experience
• bachelor’s degree in data analytics, math, statistics, research or other related field from an accredited college
RequiredMaster’s preferred.
Prefer 3-5 years’ experience in institutional research, functional data area (e.g., registrar, admissions, finance,
Hr), or other higher education analysis and reporting entity.
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Knowledge
• excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptable by shifting quickly
Between multiple projects;
Commitment to meet timelines, manage projects, and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques;
Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and tools, research design methods, principles, and
Practices, and a working knowledge of market research techniques;
Advanced mathematical and statistical methods and principles;
Strong and demonstrated skills in data management and in the analysis of small and large datasets.
Working knowledge of basic data governance principles.
Proficiency with survey development systems including surveymonkey, or comparable products;
Ability to gather and interpret data in order to create reports using appropriate data visualizations, translating the
Data into easy to understand formats;
Data visualization tools, specifically with powerbi.
Skills
• demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work
Environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity;
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet various deadlines.
Facilitate problem solving using technology as a tool.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong sense of ethics – ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Maintain a high-level quality of customer service standards in responding to end-user requests.
An enthusiasm for learning – ability to keep abreast of trends, developments, best practices, and technologies as
Appropriate for this position; consults with colleagues from other institutions to learn from their experiences.
Physical requirements
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, 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, including the human bodySedentary work involves
Sitting most of the timeWalking and standing are required only occasionally.
Applications
Internal and external applicants complete and submit the online employment application at
Www.swtc.edu/jobsatswtc.
For questions regarding the application process please email human resources at
Humanresources@swtc.edu or 608.822.2314.
Salary band: d63 $66,953 - $97,083
Benefits/services
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Health savings account
Health club access
Wisconsin retirement
System contribution
On-campus day care
(hourly rate charge)
Selection process
The review committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interviewMeeting the minimum qualifications does
Not assure the candidate an interviewFinal candidate’s employment offer will be subject to completion of a criminal
Background check and pre-employment drug screening.
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Southwest tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity,
Religion or sexual orientation in its programs and activitiesThe equal opportunity/affirmative action officer has been
Designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policiesCall 800-362-3322, ext2315 (tdd: 608-822-2072) or
Write southwest tech, 1800 bronson blvd., fennimore, wi 53809
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