Research Assessment Senior Specialist

Research Assessment Senior Specialist

Job ID: 280050
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

This position is focused on the collection of data and information on student internship/co-op placement, career outcomes, and other success metrics within the Department of Career Planning and Development. The position manages data that is collected and is responsible for making data accessible to key stakeholders, including University leadership and College Deans, and ensuring that information about student success is readily available and effectively communicated.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead data collection efforts for student and employer outcomes related to internships, co-ops, full-time job placement, and student engagements
2. Work with supervisor and other campus partners to assess and enhance a protocol leading to greater annual completion of the KSU undergraduate First Destination Survey
3. Work with supervisor and other campus partners to assess and enhance a protocol leading to a robust graduate student career outcomes.
4. Lead deployment of First Destination Survey (FDS), drive improvements to response rate, and manage and interpret resulting data
5. Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards for use by University stakeholders
6. Prepare datasets and summary information for leadership to assess Department of Career Planning and Development (CPD) performance
7. Make recommendations to CPD staff and leadership on improving data reliability and consistency
8. Compile reports provided to academic units, including Deans and Department Chairs, regarding student success, experiential education, and career outcomes
9. Develop and maintain data visualization tools and information dashboards to inform campus stakeholders of results and CPD impact
10. Meet regularly with Career Planning and Development staff to assess data quality and metrics of student success
11. Develop resources, including data dashboards, to regularly communicate student career and internship outcomes to college and department leadership
12. Assess effectiveness and opportunities for improvement in programming and career readiness skill development
13. Represents CPD at meetings, conferences, and other events as relevant to role. May develop and present speeches or presentations to inform key stakeholders about student outcomes
14. Responds to requests for data and metrics from University leadership in a timely and accurate manner
15. Provides technical support by managing University-wide use of Handshake platform
16. Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
17. Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure consistency and streamlining of processes across campus.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (data analytics, statistics, higher education administration, etc.)

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted drivers' license

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience in data collection, management, and communication, preferably in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience collaborating with university stakeholders and faculty
Working knowledge of Handshake, Banner, and/or Tableau and Power BI data visualization software

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $65,100 to $75,100. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to create, interpret, and effectively communicate metrics associated with internships and other experiential education experiences will be essential
Demonstrated ability to be future-focused, detail-oriented, and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Strong commitment to a quality work product.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in the context of FERPA

KNOWLEDGE
Experience in supporting an experiential learning, student-success, academic, or related program in higher education
Proven knowledge and experience of using and facilitating conversations regarding career assessments, career research tools, and NACE Career Readiness Competencies

SKILLS
Possess strong time-management, organization, and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), listening, time management, project management, highly organized and presentation skills
Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems, makes effective decisions and negotiation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, PowerBI, Tableau data visualization software, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf


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