Institutional Research Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Research

Hunter College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter College seeks an Institutional Research Manager to support strategic planning and decision-making through data analysis and reporting. The candidate will develop the Common Data Set, maintain the Factbook, and handle accreditation data, contributing to the college's mission of inclusivity and excellence in education.

Benefits

Health plans

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience.
• Experience in statistical software (R, Python) and analytics software (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop the Common Data Set and complete Ranking Surveys.
• Maintain the Factbook and provide data for program accreditation.
• Support strategic planning and assess research needs.

Skills

Statistical software

Analytics software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Institutional Research Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Research

POSITION DETAILS

Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. Continuing our long tradition of expanding opportunity, we seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. Hunter also contributes to intellectual discourse by supporting excellent scholarship and creative activity by its accomplished faculty.

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research is to support the college's decision-making, strategic planning and assessment efforts through a variety of research and reporting activities. The office also handles data collection and reporting for internal and external audits, faculty workload and program evaluation.

The Institutional Research Manager will report to the Director of Institutional Research in the Office of the Provost. In addition to the CUNY title overview, they will be responsible for developing the Common Data Set, completing Ranking Surveys such as US News and World Reports (USNWR), maintaining the Factbook produced by the office, providing data for program accreditation, and fulfilling ad hoc requests as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g. R or Python) and with analytics software (Tableau or Power BI) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ranking Surveys (USNWR, etc.);
• Experience with CUNY Student Data;
• A master’s, professional, or terminal degree in a relevant field (social science, data science, computer science, etc.);
• Experience working within a higher education setting, preferably public institutions;
• Expertise within the field of institutional analytics and data governance;
• Documented experience and expertise within the field of institutional research;
• Experience with database management.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Manages College institutional research programs and studies related to the College's mission.
• Develops relevant, timely and accurate institutional information to administrators, the college community, the external community, and external agencies.
• Defines and implements research studies, designing and conducting data analyses and analyzing and interpreting results.
• Researches, develops and recommends policy analyses relevant to anticipated institutional planning, policy, and decision-making needs.
• Participates in college-wide strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment tasks.
• Respond to data, table and report requests from college constituencies.
• Manage surveys, questionnaires and other data-gathering instruments administered by the Office.
• Manages a library of institutional planning and research documents.
• May consult with faculty and students in the design of databases for research projects
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Institutional Research Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with qualifications, education and experience, within approved range: $107,179 - $117,805.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment orhttps://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/institutional-research-manager-hea-office-of-institutional-research/A26630CADA2746DFB8DBEB4487E5B478/job/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30179

Location

Hunter College