Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience in college or university institutional research
• Working knowledge of best practices in university institutional research and assessment
• Working knowledge of assessment and evidentiary requirements for WASC institutions
• High degree of competence in IPEDS reporting policies and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Proficient in writing SQL queries and/or working with Unidata databases
• Experience with BI dashboards (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with assessment software preferred (i.e. Watermark Planning & Self Study and Course Evaluations & Surveys)
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis abilities in order to accurately interpret data
• High level of initiative and motivation with demonstrated collaboration and facilitation skills
• High levels of integrity and professionalism

Essential Functions

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervise employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor