Title III Project Manager & Institutional Research Associate

MIAD received its first Title III federal grant in September 2024, totaling $2.25 million over five years, with an additional $350,000 invested by MIAD into an endowed fund for faculty and staff training. The grant aims to increase enrollment, stabilize first-to-second year retention rates, and enhance six-year graduation rates, particularly among high-risk students (first-generation, low-income, commuters, and students with documented disabilities).

About the Grant

• Professional development training for faculty and staff, focusing on student readiness and topics geared toward student success in the classroom, such as neurodivergence, accommodations, and mental health.
• Refurbishment of existing campus space into a Student Success Center, integrating Academic and Individual Success Services.
• Addition of a Caseworker to provide mentorship and access to external resources for students.
• Addition of an Experiential Learning Manager to expand and coordinate learning opportunities.
• Addition of a Title III Project Manager & Institutional Research Associate to centralize Title III-related activities and institutional data.

Commitment to Long-Term Success

MIAD is deeply committed to the long-term success of the initiatives supported by Title III, even after the grant funding has expired. Although this role is initially funded through the Title III grant, MIAD's strategic vision includes expanding its institutional research capacity, building upon the work initiated through this Title III-funded position. The vision for this position is to be 100% dedicated and focused on Institutional Research in year 6 and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor goals for the Title III grant program, including project planning, budget tracking, reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation plans for project goals and objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining high accountability for project outcomes.
• Conduct institutional research to support data-driven decision-making, analyzing student enrollment, retention, graduation, and other key metrics ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Lead institutional survey efforts, manage data analysis, develop key performance indicators, and maintain statistical models to forecast trends.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to understand data needs and ensure data integrity.
• Use FileMaker and various campus systems to collect and manage data for reporting and participant tracking.
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, retention, and reporting efforts by providing data and analysis.
• Maintain a comprehensive data repository to support decision-making and accreditation.
• Collaborate effectively with the Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Department Chairs, Grant Manager, Center for Student Success, and other important constituents on campus.
• Participate in the development of institutional practices and procedures concerning the retention and graduation of program participants.
• Prepare and submit reports for the Department of Education and the college on the operation of the Title III Grant program and the success of program participants.
• Design and conduct research studies to evaluate institutional programs and initiatives.
• Support the creation of surveys and data collection tools.
• Partner with appropriate leadership/stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement professional development for faculty and staff to create a sequence of points of service/connection for improved wraparound and continuous student support.
• Provide executive summaries of data to be used by leaders for decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management or their designee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, project management, public policy, or other related field preferred.
• Experience with federal grant administration, project management, institutional research, assessment, or higher education reporting preferred.
• Prefer at least two (2) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, data management software, and data visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or first-generation college student populations is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to foster collaboration and present research findings to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in handling confidential information responsibly.
• Regular on-site presence is expected.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.