Assistant Director of Analytics & Research
Job Description Summary:The Assistant Director for Data Analytics and Research is principally responsible for all analytical and reporting duties held by the Office of Financial Aid and/or the Enrollment Management Division. Reporting to the Office of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director will develop datasets, perform analysis on student data and outcomes, produce data visualizations and written reports for stakeholders and leadership, and support the strategic aims of the Enrollment Management mission. The incumbent will likewise collaborate extensively with other data owners and reporting teams, including but not limited to Marketing & Communications, Institutional Research & Effectiveness, and Information Technology, to report student data to external entities. As a member of the Office of Financial Aid, the incumbent will adhere to the highest standard of data security, integrity, and privacy.
- Analytics: Builds and maintains data sets, manages data integrity and extractions, performs statistical analysis of quantitative (e.g., multivariate regression, time series analysis, clustering and classification modeling) and qualitative (e.g., thematic analysis, narrative analysis), and interprets results to answer complex research questions. Analytical duties to include aid modeling for all university student populations (e.g., first time undergraduates, transfers, non-traditional undergraduates, graduate and professional program students, etc.); enrollment melt, attrition and retention modeling; and post-cycle analysis of recruitment strategy effectiveness.
- Reporting: Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, and in collaboration with other University reporting teams, including but not limited to Institutional Research, Marketing & Communications, Student Accounts, etc., compile and report all required student financial aid data elements. Primary responsibility to represent the Office of Financial Aid on such major reports as the Common Data Set, NCAA Division III, US News & World Report, Peterson’s and other external publications, as well as student aid specific reporting such as the Fiscal Operations and Application to Participate (FISAP), annual IPEDS survey, California state SB70, Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT), and various Department of Defense/Veterans Administration surveys.
- Data visualization: Utilizing institutionally managed tools such as Cognos and PowerBI, create and maintain financial aid dashboards and reports for consumption by University staff, leadership, and Board of Trustees, to inform strategic decisions and workload planning for the University. Develop data visualizations to represent outcomes of data analysis, including presenting and/or disseminating those findings to University constituents and stakeholders.
- Research Initiatives: In collaboration with the Directors of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations, define problem spaces and research objectives, scope and design observational and experimental studies (e.g., analysis of student data, surveys, interviews, etc.) and develop, plan, implement and evaluate research operations protocol and data collection efforts, including the creation and administration of surveys, to ensure quality and efficiency of future reseach. Support strategic planning and the informed decision-making process.
- Staff Development: Maintain currency on methodologies and philosophies in use for Strategic Enrollment Management, as well as personal knowledge of statistical tools and reporting techniques in order to maximize effectiveness of research efforts. Assist in the cross-training of other staff members as appropriate, under the guidance of the Director of Financial Aid.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Prior experience in higher education within the enrollment management, student financial aid, or institutional research disciplines — 2 years
- Substantial knowledge and experience with data analytics and statistical methods — 2 years
- Prior experience in higher education is required.
- Knowledge of statistical methods and tools, such as SPSS, STATA, and Excel
- Intermediate proficiency with supportive programming languages, such as SQL, Python, and R
- Ability to analyze, compile, and present data and research in appropriate formats.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in computer science, data analytics, or social science-related field with an emphasis in research methodology is preferred.
Prior experience in supervising the work of others, whether formally or informally defined.
Specific Duties:- Analytics: Builds and maintains data sets, manages data integrity and extractions, performs statistical analysis of quantitative (e.g., multivariate regression, time series analysis, clustering and classification modeling) and qualitative (e.g., thematic analysis, narrative analysis), and interprets results to answer complex research questions. Analytical duties to include aid modeling for all university student populations (e.g., first time undergraduates, transfers, non-traditional undergraduates, graduate and professional program students, etc.); enrollment melt, attrition and retention modeling; and post-cycle analysis of recruitment strategy effectiveness.
Percentage of Time: 20%
- Reporting: Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, and in collaboration with other University reporting teams, including but not limited to Institutional Research, Marketing & Communications, Student Accounts, etc., compile and report all required student financial aid data elements. Primary responsibility to represent the Office of Financial Aid on such major reports as the Common Data Set, NCAA Division III, US News & World Report, Peterson’s and other external publications, as well as student aid specific reporting such as the Fiscal Operations and Application to Participate (FISAP), annual IPEDS survey, California state SB70, Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT), and various Department of Defense/Veterans Administration surveys.
Duty:
Percentage of Time: 15%
- Data visualization: Utilizing institutionally managed tools such as Cognos and PowerBI, create and maintain financial aid dashboards and reports for consumption by University staff, leadership, and Board of Trustees, to inform strategic decisions and workload planning for the University. Develop data visualizations to represent outcomes of data analysis, including presenting and/or disseminating those findings to University constituents and stakeholders.
Duty:
Percentage of Time: 20%
- Research Initiatives: In collaboration with the Directors of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations, define problem spaces and research objectives, scope and design observational and experimental studies (e.g., analysis of student data, surveys, interviews, etc.) and develop, plan, implement and evaluate research operations protocol and data collection efforts, including the creation and administration of surveys, to ensure quality and efficiency of future research. Support strategic planning and the informed decision-making process.
Percentage of Time: 35%
- Staff Development: Maintain currency on methodologies and philosophies in use for Strategic Enrollment Management, as well as personal knowledge of statistical tools and reporting techniques in order to maximize effectiveness of research efforts. Assist in the cross-training of other staff members as appropriate, under the guidance of the Director of Financial Aid.
Duty:
Percentage of Time: 10%
Salary Range
Maximum: $78,736.81
Minimum: $76,478.63
Benefits Summary:Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date: Open Until Filled: No
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http://laverne.eduInstitutional ProfileLocated in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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