Dir Institutional Research

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

Provide oversight for all aspects of the office including Institutional Research, Research and Assessment, and Resource Analysis for the university.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership for the office in planning, design, data collection, conducting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and validating institutional research studies using the full spectrum of university data to provide information to senior university administration. 
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and comparability across multiple sources for university data.
• Provide oversight of reporting requirements of budgeting model approved by Provost office. Develop resource analysis information to assist colleges and departments.
• Maintain and report data required by state and federal governments, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), external agencies and accrediting agencies including the Ohio Board of Regents, IPEDS, AAUP, NCAA and US News and World Report.
• Play an active role in the university reaccreditation process and in preparing self-study reports; oversee and support all levels of the institutional assessment function.
• Serve as UC’s data liaison for the Ohio Department of Higher Education (HEI) and U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
• Prepare reports, disseminate/interpret information, provide advice, deliver presentations, and ensure that all programs and services comply with university policies and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain and enhance the structure, content, and use of the university dashboards, including key statistical reports, such as Student Fact Book.
• Collaborate closely with many constituents across the university.
• Participate in professional organizations such as the Association of Institutional Research and the National Association of College and University Budget Officers and other relevant national and regional professional organizations to remain apprised of current issues and concerns in the field.
• Develop, implement and monitor budget; authority for budget, revenue and expense planning and approving expenditure; reports on budget status to higher level administrator.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in field that involves statistical analysis, scientific method, and survey research, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences or other similar disciplines.

Required Experience

• Seven (7) years of experience in office of institutional research, or equivalent in higher education, including extensive computer skills, including spreadsheets, database, and statistical analysis.
• Experience must include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree in a discipline that includes statistical analysis, scientific method, survey research, management, accounting and budgeting.
• Experience designing, maintaining and publishing dashboarding tools, such as Tableau.
• Experience in data coding such as SAS, SPSS, or other similar language, such as SQL.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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