Director of Assessment and Institutional Research

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Frostburg State University

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Assist Frostburg State University in meeting institutional priorities and data reporting requirements. Plan, analyze, and write interpretive reports for the University. Participate in the University’s conversion to the new Workday human resources system. Oversee management of the University’s official electronic census files. Oversee coordination of all USM, MHEC, MSCHE, and U.S. Department of Education mandated reporting. Assist colleges with program accreditation requirements. Oversee coordination of all regularly scheduled reporting to internal constituents. Responsible for Frostburg’s data warehouse, managing results, accountability, and assessment reporting. Supervise the staff and oversee the activities of the office. Coordinate with University faculty and staff on ad hoc and special project requests. Represent FSU at the USM Institutional Research team meetings and other university-wide committees.
Job Name
Director of Assessment and Institutional Research
Posting Date
07/09/2024
Brief Description
The senior administrative staff official responsible for the conduct of research and studies on the institution itself. Functions performed or supervised typically include data collection, analysis, reporting, and related staff work in support of decision making.

Frostburg State University, Division of Academic Affairs, seeks applications for a full-time, exempt Director of Assessment and Institutional Research. University System of Maryland benefits package includes annual leave, holidays, personal, and sick leave; tuition remission; excellent health and life insurance, and retirement plans. This position is eligible for either a hybrid or remote schedule.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Frostburg, MD 21532, United states
How to Apply
Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements min/preferred qualifications, and description of duties in this advertisement; and 3) contact information for three professional references.

For full assurance of consideration please apply by August 1, 2024.

This position is open until filled.

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.
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Job Details

Responsibilities: Assist Frostburg State University in meeting institutional priorities and data reporting requirements. Plan, analyze, and write interpretive reports for the University. Participate in the University’s conversion to the new Workday human resources system. Oversee management of the University’s official electronic census files. Oversee coordination of all USM, MHEC, MSCHE, and U.S. Department of Education mandated reporting. Assist colleges with program accreditation requirements. Oversee coordination of all regularly scheduled reporting to internal constituents. Responsible for Frostburg’s data warehouse, managing results, accountability, and assessment reporting. Supervise the staff and oversee the activities of the office. Coordinate with University faculty and staff on ad hoc and special project requests. Represent FSU at the USM Institutional Research team meetings and other university-wide committees.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or closely related area of study and five years of experience is required. Excellent records management, information technology, written and verbal communication and analytical skills and expertise in the use of statistical software applications.

Preferred Qualifications: A more advanced degree is preferable and may substitute for experience.

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the gorgeous mountains of Western Maryland. Affectionately referred to as Mountain Maryland, our region is the outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise, offering a combined 600 miles of biking and hiking trails, numerous lakes, rivers, streams, and waterfalls and 170,000 acres of public land, including 12 state parks, three state forests and one national park. With four seasons of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing & snowboarding, biking, rock climbing, world-class whitewater rafting, kayaking, recreational boating and off-road vehicle trails, Mountain Maryland offers a great quality of life and the ideal opportunity to craft your own work/life balance. With a reputation for safe communities, excellent schools and competitive wages, Mountain Maryland is a great place to raise a family and create a community of like-minded, outdoor adventure seeking, friends and colleagues.  Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for a great place to live, work, and play in a beautiful mountain region with access to unlimited outdoor recreation adventure, FSU is for you!