North East Association for Institutional Research

Nassau Community College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director position in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning.  The Assistant Director will provide a broad range of support to plan, organize, and manage all activities related to all assigned departments/areas, as aligned to the College's Strategic Plan and Goals, using the highest of ethical standards.

The Assistant Director will work expeditiously and diligently on behalf of the institution while operating with a data-informed and equity-focused approach to enhance student access and enrollment in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders; assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of the College's institutional research activities including assisting in the collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting information on the characteristics of the College for use in decision making, as assigned; assist with providing the necessary data support for the College's organizational effectiveness, planning, accreditation, evaluation, and program review/assessment activities, as assigned; assist with the maintenance and distribution of data, studies, and research to support the planning efforts of the College; assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the overall integrity of data, complying with state and federal requirements and taking appropriate steps to correct data discrepancies when noted; assist with updating and maintaining system files, establishing and maintaining security and access information, ensuring that backup copies of all files are routinely made and securely stored; maintain system documentation; assist with providing technical support and training to administrative/student information system users; assist in researching industry trends to identify best practices and benchmarking, as assigned; assist with all necessary SUNY initiatives; develop, supervise, and direct staff, as assigned; participate in professional development activities; maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and pending legislation, relative to areas of responsibility; assist with all reporting, external and internal, necessary for local, state and/or federal compliance in assigned area(s); assist with implementation, assessment and evaluation of policies, processes and procedures related to assigned area; assist in identifying and eliminating redundancies in assigned areas, as well as working collaboratively with other administrators to eliminate redundancies and ensure effective and efficient operation of the College; work collaboratively with all relevant constituencies in the College and the community to support efforts in assigned areas; exhibit fiscal responsibility and accountability in the development and administering of the annual budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established resources and limitations, as directed; serve on College and outside committees, as assigned; work effectively with diverse populations; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related area; one (1) year of supervisory experience in a professional setting; two (2) years of relevant experience in business or higher education; experience with computer databases and database querying tools, effective graphical information display, and dashboard systems; experience working in higher education with an understanding of current issues in higher education; experience with coordinating internal and external surveys/reports, including but not limited to federal and state reporting, IPEDS, and Middle States; experience with providing briefings and trainings to enhance an understanding of institutional research; and experience with current management system(s) and programs used in higher education and the related area(s), including but not limited to Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, SPSS, Visio, and Adobe Professional, as well as being proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

In addition, the successful candidate must have the ability to handle ad hoc data, research, and analytical requests; ability to interpret institutional data; knowledge of federal and state reporting requirements, FERPA, institutional review board best practices, middle states requirements as it relates to institutional research support, and institutional research support for strategic planning and assessment; familiarity with the application of technology related to the assigned area; familiarity with the mission, goals, and objectives of the College and the demographics of the current student body and staff of the College; knowledge of local community and service area; ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently; knowledge and skill in identifying problems, analyzing data, and making recommendations; high level of emotional intelligence and energy; excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to develop collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administration, and internal and external constituencies; ability to manage and adapt to change, make difficult decisions, encourage conflict resolution, and assure employee and department accountability; strong management skills.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will preferably have a Master's Degree in a related area; five (5) years experience in Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning in higher education; experience working at a Community College; and/or experience working in a unionized environment.