Associate Director of Institutional Reporting

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR) at Penn State seeks to hire an Associate Director of Institutional Reporting who is eager to work alongside Institutional Research Analysts, Programmers and Reporting Specialists.  The Institutional Reporting team is responsible for internal and external institutional reporting and data submission, ad hoc studies, and requests for information using collegewide data.  The Associate Director position will support the team’s reporting efforts through advanced data modeling techniques, innovative approaches, and assisting with project management.  The Associate Director will serve a pivotal role as the backup for the Director of Institutional Reporting, ensuring seamless continuity and essential assistance in their absence.

Penn State is a research extensive, land-grant institution offering degrees at all levels. Penn State has 24 campus locations across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a growing online World Campus. The University is home to approximately 97,000 students and 39,000 faculty and staff members. As the Commonwealth`s only land-grant institution, Penn State takes pride in its mission of teaching, research, service, and focus on the future. The University supports more than 160 baccalaureate degree programs, over 90 associate degree programs, and more than 190 doctorate and professional programs including programs at two law schools and a medical school. Penn State is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, one of 62 universities recognized for their especially strong research and academic programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Developing, managing, and maintaining complex queries for data extraction and analysis using SQL, Power BI, Oracle BI, and Microsoft Excel

• Review, evaluate, and present results of projects to Director

• May also review and evaluate the work of other team members

• With guidance from the director, set priorities and organize work for self and other team members for assigned projects

• Suggest and develop new techniques, concepts, and approaches to enhance efficiencies and accuracy of routine projects

• Collaborate with teams to identify risks, issues, requirements; and design solutions for project-level activities

• Facilitate collaborative partnerships among university teams by actively exchanging information and lending support to enhance data-related initiatives

• Maintain data documentation and definitions

We are seeking a candidate who will proactively pursue continuous professional growth by remaining abreast of the latest advancements in data analysis, data reporting, higher education, and business intelligence practices. They will also share acquired insights and knowledge with the team to foster a collaborative learning environment.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in higher education data analysis and reporting

• Advanced experience formatting and presenting data analysis in written and visual formats

• Experience and knowledge of external agencies such as IPEDS, AAUDE, US News, and other external higher education reporting agencies and systems

• Advanced analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills

• Be comfortable working as part of a team toward common goals, and to coordinate efforts and collaborate with a variety of individuals

• Ability to produce cleaned, formatted, and accurate data for submissions to external agencies

Education and experience:

This position will be filled at the advanced level, minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To be successful in this role, soft skills are equally as critical as technical proficiency. Preferred soft skill experience: Ability to learn new concepts and processes quickly; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to build effective relationships internal and external to the University; and Exercise excellent judgement to take initiative, solve problems, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Preferred experience: Advanced knowledge of data management computer applications, query tools such as Microsoft SQL, and relational databases; 6 plus years of experience creating, modifying, and running queries in database systems, preferably Microsoft SQL; Expertise with Microsoft Office 365 applications with expertise in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOK UP, XLOOK UP, Power Query, Macros etc.); Ability to extract data from existing systems and restructure data in a manner that facilitates analysis; Experience with Business Intelligence tools, preferably Microsoft Power BI; Experience working in Higher Education is a plus, but not necessary.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$97,100.00 - $145,700.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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