Program Manager 2 - Data Reporting and Accreditation (Bauer College)

About the role

Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities. May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures. May serve as property custodian for the department.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director of Data Reporting and Accreditation to prepare and maintain documentation for the college’s periodic accreditation reviews.
• Compiles and reports data for college rankings.
• Responds to internal data requests by faculty and staff.
• Supports the Executive Director of Academic Effectiveness in continually evaluating the effectiveness of degree programs through ongoing assessments of degree programs.
• Maintains the integrity of all relevant academic data in internal and external data reporting processes.
• Conducts statistical analysis activities for the Bauer College of Business.
• Performs data management, data acquisition, and coordinates with university offices and departments to complete business school surveys for the purposes of rankings and information publication.
• Uses Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access to conduct analysis and create and maintain multiple databases in Access to enable the standardization of reporting functions as well as simplify trend analysis.
• Executes the assessment process for a college or division.
• Assists with the organization, development, and maintenance of an institutional effectiveness plan for a college or division.
• Implements and monitors a college assessment plan.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the assessment process for a college in support of the college's institutional effectiveness plan.
• Collaborates with departments to collect assessment data.
• Assists with research methodology and survey development as assigned.
• Analyzes assessment data using research methodologies and computer software.
• Writes reports and disseminates results of assessment information to interested parties.
• Monitors research regarding the assessment of student learning to keep stakeholders updated.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with all levels of management and fellow employees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.
• Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Preferences

• Detail-oriented candidates.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with data reporting using Tableau.
• Experience in higher education and assurance of learning activities.
• Experience in project management.