Institutional Research and Planning Coordinator

Salary Range: $56,932 - $74,012 Annually

Stark State College offers a competitive salary based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, including an exceptional benefits package.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result. The work you do will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors. We are looking for people that take pride in their work and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be a Great Fit if:

If you are committed to continuous learning, have strong attention to detail skills, and a proactive approach to identifying trends and opportunities for institutional improvement this role is for you. Stark State is looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in data analysis, statistical methods, and research practices, combined with proficiency in business intelligence tools and software such as SQL, Oracle SQL*Plus and or PL/SQL programming. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights. The ideal individual would possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have familiarity with higher education data systems and practices.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the development of reports and submission of information to HEI to determine funding for the College. Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of regular and ad hoc queries, reports, and publications to meet external regulations and internal needs.
• Assist IT in the development and maintenance of Institutional Research and Planning reports in ARGOS and other reports related to HEI file submissions.
• Assist in the compilation of information on the environmental factors affecting the College by such means as survey research and the extraction of data from administrative systems, user guides and documentation.
• Interact with deans, department chairs, faculty and staff to develop business intelligence models and solve problems.
• Provide assistance and support in the identification, methods of statistical analysis and reporting of benchmark data in support of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and workshops to keep informed of current ideas, research, and practices related to the responsibilities of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Computer Science, or Business or directly related field required.

• Three years of professional experience in institutional research and assessment or IT is required.

• Background in producing reports and documentation to support decision-making; professional experience with databases and data warehouses, structured queries and data retrieval, and the use of data to support strategic planning and operational management.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably in higher education (e.g. Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.).

• Knowledge and experience in data warehouse design and implementation.

• Knowledge and experience working with business intelligence and analytics tools, key performance indicators, and dashboard indicators.

• Experience and proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Access and Excel)

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Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect from Stark State College:

Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you.

We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.

Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.

Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.