Institutional Effectiveness Research Analyst

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Posted: 24-Mar-24

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Categories:

Information Technology
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 31645

Department: Institutional Research & Planning - 31700

Brief Summary of Work for this position:

The Institutional Effectiveness Research Analyst position, using multiple instruments and methodologies, will assist with assessment, evaluation, and research functions that support institutional effectiveness (IE) and university accreditation. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Institutional Effectiveness. The successful candidate will be part of an institutional effectiveness (IE) team, supporting university planning, assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activities.
Main responsibilities include:

• Project planning of university survey and course evaluation administrations
• Designs research strategies and gains stakeholder buy-in in preparation of survey deployment
• Designs, pilots, and continuously improves internal surveys that support Faculty Senate and university initiatives
• Conduct sampling of populations, using various statistical techniques
• Clean and transform data for analysis
• Develop analysis, reports, and presentations appropriate for the intended audience
• Develop and deliver training to support IE-related initiatives
• Serve as university administrator for the university's course evaluation solution
• Serve as consultant for design, development and reporting of digital surveys
• Documents research methodology for various survey deployments and research studies
• Respond to administration, faculty, and staff requests

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Information Systems or related field, and two years of related training or experience, required.
• Background in survey design, analysis, and various quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Ability to gather and interpret data in order to create reports using charts, graphs, statistical applications, and infographics, translating data into easy-to-understand formats, with close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information communicated.
• Proficient in MS Excel and SPSS or similar statistical analysis software.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and data reporting & visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop presentations from diverse data sources.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience :

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in social sciences, higher education, evaluation, and/or related fields.
• Extensive background using various qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and SPSS or similar statistical analysis software.
• Higher Education Experience with any of the following: University Course Evaluation Solutions, Ellucian Banner, Qualtrics, Tableau, SQL, and Adobe Acrobat DC.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP) provides leadership and expertise related to institutional data and information, strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and space management. In pursuit of accountability, integrity, and transparency, OIRP supports comprehensive research-based planning and evaluation processes which provide university stakeholders with accurate information for data-informed decisions.

Applicant Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

AA/EEO Statement:

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

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About The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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