Position Details
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. The Director reports to the Chancellor, is a member of the Chancellor’s executive staff and is responsible for oversight of the university’s institutional research and planning and assessment processes. The position is available immediately.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Continue the institutional research program to support university planning, accreditation, and decision making• Collect, analyze, interpret and report university data to a variety of constituencies and to support a variety of initiatives• Coordinate the completion of all required state and federal data reports• Respond to internal and external requests for university data, including ad hoc requests• Work with Information and Educational Technology Services and other university offices to insure the integrity of data in the university’s data systems• Develop and implement surveys and analyze data as needed to support university planning, assessment or other activities• Conduct comprehensive studies on targeted topics such as recruitment, retention, and completion as requested by administration• Design and implement studies associated with the university’s institutional effectiveness efforts• Assist with the university’s strategic planning efforts and institutional effectiveness process• Assist with regional and program accreditation efforts• Serve on university committees• Provide leadership and supervision to the staff of the Institutional Research and Effectiveness office• Other duties as assigned by the Chancellor
Qualifications:
• Minimum of master’s degree with graduate coursework in statistics; doctorate preferred• Expertise in research design and methodology and statistical analysis• Expertise in survey design and administration• Experience with complex relational databases• Ability to write SQL data queries essential• Familiarity with federal and state reporting requirements• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously• Experience with regional accreditation, preferably SACS, helpful• At least 3 years experience in institutional research preferred• Previous administrative experience in higher education preferred• College teaching experience preferred
For additional information, please see: http://hrm.lsua.edu/Employment/OpenPositions.aspx.
To apply, please send an application letter, current resume, and the names (and contact information) of three professional references to: Ms. Lynette Burlew Director, Human Resource Management, LSU Alexandria, 8100 Hwy. 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302
To apply online, please send all information to: lburlew@lsua.edu