University of Bridgeport · 1 month ago
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
Bridgeport, CT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expThe University of Bridgeport is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and personal responsibility. The Assistant Director of Institutional Research will collect and analyze data about the university's programs, manage data reporting, and support strategic decision-making through meaningful information synthesis.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports initiatives as defined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Provides leadership for the Office of Institutional Research in the absence of the Director, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating project timelines, supporting staff, making informed decisions on data requests and reporting priorities, and ensuring the continuity of institutional research, assessment, and compliance functions
Conducts quantitative analysis of data from all of UB’s programs and writes clear, concise reports based on those data to be used by administrators to make strategic decisions
Performs external reporting functions for the University, generates standard data reports (e.g., the Fact Book, IPEDS, and Common Data Set), coordinates the University’s timely response to internal and external data requests
Prepares regular reports on enrollment, degrees awarded, and other related topics for internal and external audiences
Ensures institutional compliance with federal reporting regulations by coordinating and making timely submissions of data to IPEDS
Administers annual/regular surveys conducted by the University including the course evaluations, senior class, and RNL surveys
Prepares and administers ad hoc surveys as needed. Analyzes and synthesizes results of these surveys and writes meaningful reports based on the results
Maintains strategic performance indicators and other comparative data reports for Institutional administrators and Trustees
Responds to internal and external ad hoc requests for data
Supports other Planning & Assessment projects, as needed
Works to enhance the University’s data storage, retrieval, and accessibility
Provides timely and relevant updates on project work to members of the Planning and Assessment team
Serves as primary institutional contact for IPEDS
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of two (2) years of data analysis experience
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Knowledge of dashboard platforms such as PowerBI and Tableau
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills with the ability to analyze information, question assumptions, and develop well-reasoned conclusions
Strong desire to learn, with a proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge, skills, and tools
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Must work well under pressure, and have knowledge and experience with state, local, and federal data requirements
Commitment to handling confidential materials discreetly and professionally
The patience and compassion required to explain and discuss technical information with non-technical audiences
Preferred
Master's Degree in data science, analytics, computer science, social sciences, or a related degree
Proficient in statistical software (SAS preferred)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k employer match
Employee & dependent life insurance
Great tuition benefits for employees, spouse & dependents
PTO program
Company
University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport is a non-profit university, home to a diverse student and faculty body from over 45 states and 80 countries who are united by a shared commitment to career readiness, innovation, and a supportive, challenging learning environment.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Guerrero
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance
Manyul Im
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Chief Academic Officer
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