Assistant Director of Research & Analytics
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Director of Research & Analytics
Job Summary:
The Office of Research and Analysis in the Division of
Enrollment Management & Student Success (EMSS) at Miami
University in Oxford, Ohio, seeks a meticulous problem-solver to
join its research area. Under the supervision of the Director of
EMSS Operations, the Assistant Director will support the functional
offices of Admission, Bursar, Career Services, Enrollment
Operations and One Stop Services, Student Financial Assistance,
Student Success Office, University Registrar, as well as EMSS, by
supplying coordinated information to decision-makers. The
successful candidate for this position will have a passion for
accuracy coupled with an understanding of the complexity of data
questions.
This position will have a focus on the Center for Career
Exploration & Success (CCES). This
position will assist in the creation and execution of a data
assessment strategic plan,
and will help determine the data to monitor and interpret for the
purpose of advancing
a strategy for decision-making in CCES. In addition, the person who
holds this position
will create reports and assessment methods based on goals for the
Career Center.
This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis. Remote
work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified
or revoked by Miami university at any time for any reason.
Duties/Physical Demands:
Oversee and manage predictive analytics platforms and leverage
relevant institutional student performance data and national
best-practice research to guide the development, oversight, and
continual evolution of increasing student success for all
students
Support predictive analytics efforts to utilize the existing
platforms to statistically analyze the impact of University-wide
student success initiatives
Supports strategic plan through the estimation, modeling, and
analysis that is used to inform decisions. Provide independent
leadership on collaborative projects and interactions with the
division and campus partners. Serve as a member of university-wide
committees and teams focused on enrollment management planning and
initiatives, specifically related to CCES. Serve on data, research,
and IT-related campus and system-wide committees. Meet with
department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, students, staff,
faculty, and others to solicit cooperation and problem solve. Work
with campus partners and external vendors to ensure data integrity
across units and within various systems. Create departmental plans,
calendars, and priorities for deep dives into research topics
important to EMSS, specifically related to CCES.
Deliver timely, accurate, and relevant data and technologies
regarding the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students
that allows the University to achieve its strategic goals and
initiatives. Provide data administration expertise. Prioritize and
fulfill ad hoc data requests. Work closely with EMSS offices for
quality control on reports. Ensure the necessary reports and
reporting tools are available to key audiences to inform decisions
related to undergraduate admissions, registration, scholarships and
financial aid, and student service functions provided by the
Division
Learn new software as needed and stay current with data analytic
tools and development
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in data analytics
or in a field related to data analytics, or a Master’s Degree in a
field related to data analytics
Adaptable, creative, problem-solver, collaborative, organized
self-starter who is able to think unconventionally. Must have
highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to
generate reports, projections, and predictive models and recommend
goals and strategies. Ability to analyze and forecast trends.
Willingness to adapt to new and changing national technology trends
is necessary. The candidate will also have the ability to meet
critical deadlines, effectively collaborate with campus personnel,
and have outstanding organizational and project management skills.
Able to provide proactive and student-focused solutions to complex
operational challenges
This position is available to persons who are currently located and
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time and
indefinite basis. (Persons authorized to work on such a basis
include US citizens, lawful permanent residents (“green card”
holders), asylees, refugees, and temporary residents under
IRCA
This position is not eligible for H1-B Visa or OPT support. It is
not eligible for PERM sponsorship.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education.
Demonstrated experience in SQL.
Experience in Tableau, Ellucian’s Banner SIS and SQL
developer.
Demonstrated experience in developing and updating useful and
accurate enrollment or customer acquisition prediction models using
multiple sources of data.
Experience using national databases, e.g. census data or
IPEDS.
Strong background in mathematics, statistics or other quantitative
field.
Ability to discover underlying trends in data and make suggestions
for possible actions.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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