CGU-Institutional Researcher

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Posted: 25-Apr-24

Location: Claremont, California,

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: REQ-6491

Annual Salary: $66,560

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

The Institutional Researcher at Claremont Graduate University is a member of the Office of Institutional Research and is responsible for designing and implementing data analyses; maintaining, interpreting and reporting data to internal and external stakeholders; preparing and presenting information to enhance university operations and decision-making.

CGU is a small, private, graduate-only institution and a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. The Officer reports to the Associate Vice President of Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and plays an integral role in the assessment and planning process for the University. The regular hours for this position are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Hours may vary due to needs of the University or department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Data Management: design, collect, maintain and analyze university data. This includes demographic and academic data, survey data (faculty, student, staff), data needed for internal program reviews, strategic planning, CGU committees, and other university needs.

• Data Transformation: extract and transform existing data sources to create new data sets in order to address existing reporting requirements and address novel business questions.

• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting via repeatable data cleaning processes and documentation of methods.

• External reporting: assist in the collection and compilation of data about the university to external stakeholders, including government agencies and accrediting bodies.

• Institutional support: Respond to requests for data and reports from departments, schools, and administrative offices as needed.

• Collaboration: work with university administration, faculty, committees, and other internal stakeholders on the interpretation and use of data in support of effective decision-making and institutional effectiveness.

• Website maintenance: develop and maintain content on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness pages on the CGU web portal and the public website.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to model complex problems and identify methods of data transformation that will yield novel data sets in support of university needs.

• Ability to transform, analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data,

• Knowledge of data transformation methods and experience with data transformation via programmatic methods (R, Excel, Python, etc.)

• Knowledge of and experience with databases and student information systems (SQL, PeopleSoft, Slate, etc.).

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, R, SAS, Stata, etc).

• Proficiency with visualization software (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

• Ability to collect, analyze, and present institutional data for external and internal audiences, ensuring privacy and security of institutional data, and complying with FERPA regulations and the Association for Institutional Research code of ethics.

• Ability to effectively communicate data findings via documents and oral presentations.

• Ability to work independently and with a range of departments and personnel, managing and prioritizing multiple projects with the understanding of broader university goals and context of these projects.

Qualification Standards

• Bachelors degree in statistics, social or behavioral science, or other related field required; master's degree preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability. 2+ years of experience in a research analyst/business intelligence role.

• One or more years' experience in institutional research and planning in higher education is desirable.

• Proficiency in statistical packages (R, SAS, Stata, etc.)

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of PeopleSoft and Tableau. Knowledge of and experience with external higher education institutional reporting agencies, including IPEDS, highly desirable.

Licenses/certificates:

Driver's license, passport, United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident, per the DHS guidelines regarding eligibility to be a DSO.

Hours, Classification, and Status:

This is an exempt position with regular working hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Hours may vary due to the needs of the University or department. Evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required. Up to two days per week may be remote work in accordance with the University's remote work policy. This position reports to the (title TBD).

Physical Activities

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10__ pounds in all directions.
☐ Never ☒Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Communicating with others to exchange information.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Operating machinery and/or power tools.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Environmental Conditions

Low temperatures.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

High temperatures.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Noisy environments.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Hazardous conditions.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Poor ventilation.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Small and/or enclosed spaces.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

No adverse environmental conditions expected.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Physical Demands

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

EEO Statement:

Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender and/ or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or physical disability or any other legally protected basis in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title I of the American Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable laws. CGU is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically challenged, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of the employment position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of the employment position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.

It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Successful completion of criminal background and DMV checks required for final candidate.

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The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.
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