Wooster, OH: Director of Institutional Research, College of Wooster

Job Title: Director of Institutional Research
Department: Office of Institutional Research
Institution: The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: September 1st, 2007

Job Categories: Other Administrative Categories

Academic Field(s): Administration - General
Job Website: http://www.wooster.edu/humanresources/staff_openings.php#oir

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for the leadership, management, and implementation of research activities in support of strategic policy development, planning, and decision-making across campus. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and reporting institutional data, completing compliance and consortial studies, responding to all external data requests (IPEDS, HEDS, etc.), supporting learning outcomes assessment, and working with constituencies across campus to assist their planning and decision-making through providing appropriate data and analyses. This position reports directly to the President.

Required qualifications: an advanced degree with training and experience in research methods and statistical analysis; minimum of three years experience in institutional research or a similar area; high level of proficiency with statistical analysis software; excellent writing and communication skills; an ability to work well with a wide range of offices and colleagues. A familiarity with Datatel Colleague and an understanding of the culture of a residential liberal arts college are preferred but not required.

Letters of application and resumes should be sent electronically to the search chair, Dr. Iain Crawford, Vice President for Academic Affairs: icrawford@wooster.edu Review of applications will begin August 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.


EEO / AA Policy:

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.

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Contact: Iain Crawford
Vice President for Academic Affairs
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH 44691
E-mail: icrawford@wooster.edu