Institutional Research & Effectiveness Manager

Carson City, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible.

Position Overview

The Institutional Research & Effectiveness Manager is responsible for providing leadership oversight and coordination in the management research and analysis and dissemination of institutional data and information in support of Western Nevada College. Key areas include mission fulfillment strategic planning decision-making program assessment and student success. The role of the Manager is to foster a robust and vibrant culture of evidence across Western Nevada College.

Job Duties

Collaborate on recommend and provide data information research and complex analyses as needed for program reviews and assessment institutional effectiveness and mission fulfillment assessment state performance review accreditation and ad hoc requests
Oversee surveys and gather information not available in internal or external databases
Develop proof and document programming code for reporting and analyses
Coordinate WNCs response to applicable Public Records Requests
Ensure that accurate and complete data and information are submitted on time to system office state federal accrediting and other agencies. This includes reviewing external requirements monitoring internal data and business processes and documentation
Ensure that accurate and complete data and information are timely submitted to internal customers. This includes reviewing requests and working with the requester to understand the need validating data providing analysis and researching any potential data discrepancies
Facilitate college goal processes including providing templates and guidance tracking progress and completion
Supervise temporary IRE staff members including approving hours and timesheets; managing assignments workload behavior and performance; managing personnel budget; and ensuring training completion
Serve on institutional committees and collaborate with business process personnel in Admission & Records Financial Assistance Scheduling Student Services and other data customers across the institution to identify potential processes that impact reporting needs and that could be streamlined for reporting purposes
Coordinate communication avenues to identify best practices and link institutional priorities to data and information
Manage build upon and monitor WNCs internal SQL data warehouse to ensure institutional reporting needs are anticipated and met
Develop and modify reports and dashboards

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and four years of related professional experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree (i.e. AA5 yrs of professional experience). A minimum of an Associates degree is required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Mastery of data acquisition data articulation processes and systems SQL software and programming
Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills
Comprehensive knowledge of higher education business processes and management issues in the areas of students faculty finances and facilities as well as the personnel who supervise and use those business processes
Contextual knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of higher education community colleges institutional research and assessment in general and WNC and NSHE in particular
Comprehensive knowledge of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities regional accreditation processes and requirements; strategic planning and business intelligence in higher education; and assessment of student learning outcomes program outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
Thorough knowledge of institutional state and federal policies and procedures governing data and data management such as the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to translate IRE language into layperson terms

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $94881.02. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNCs placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHEs contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans)
Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual leave (A contract) sick leave (A & B contract) 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits
The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
Voluntary benefits including accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time administrative faculty
Free parking and plenty of it!
No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Resume
Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) sex (including pregnancy or related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The colleges commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNCs Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at or

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building Room 154

Carson City NV 89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Required Experience:

Manager

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