JOB SUMMARY:

Oversee the creation, development, collection, organization, interpretation, distribution, and evaluation of data, information, and reports useful for effective assessment of student learning outcomes, policy and planning formulation, and decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct studies for credit and non-credit enrollment forecasting, faculty workload, instructional activity, credit hours, retention, grading, student characteristics, graduates, site information, staffing patterns, budget forecasting, resource allocation, tuition, demographic information, program markets, student learning, and other studies which help the college community better understand our students and key changes which may indicate trends.

• Prepare statistical reports as requested by federal and state agencies, other colleges and universities, and professional organizations.

• Work closely with the Chief Data and Research Officer and others on system-wide assessment of student learning outcomes, reporting, planning and policy formulation agendas.

• Serve as the institution?s source for most official statistics and information. Serve as internal consultant in the design, access, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of studies and assessment of student learning outcomes that contribute toward strengthening the college. Assist non-credit, non-academic and academic units with information and assessment needs for accreditation visits, program evaluation and in conducting follow-up studies. Work closely with other units, such as Enrollment Management, Budget, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs, to support their information and assessment needs.

• Develop mechanisms to ensure that all assessment information is clear, accurate, and accessible.

• Develop systems and procedures that ensure key information, both current and historical, is easily accessible.

• Sample student information and assessment system database to ensure accuracy of data; take appropriate action to resolve data integrity problems. Review computer programs, troubleshoot, fix, or obtain specific fixes.

• Assist in the design and coordination of computer-based assessment and decision support systems.

• Direct or participate in institution-wide assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional research activities.

• Update and produce the annual statistical and assessment report that summarizes pertinent non-credit and credit information about courses, programs, and the College.

• Design and maintain an enrollment forecasting model and produce an annual report

• Develop and reformulate a cohort tracking and transfer information system for internal, state and federal reporting.

• Prepare program review statements for changes in programs.

• Operate planning models for budgeting and resource allocation.

• Chair or participate in various Divisional, College-wide, community, federal and/or State student learning outcomes and institutional research committees.

• Evaluate methodology, cost and feasibility of each new request involving complex information and/or reporting requirements; produce a response weighted according to the need, source and cost of the request.

• Serve, as required, as the assessment director for special grants and projects.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Data and Research Officer

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree with graduate training in research methodology and statistics

• Three years of related experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated competency in statistics and research design and knowledge of computer applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

About Community College of Rhode Island

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

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