This is a 12-month administrative position reporting to the Director of Data and Institutional Effectiveness that assists in the maintenance and support of data sharing through web sites, dashboards, and cloud-based systems; data collection through Workday, Prism, Tableau, Data Warehouse, and surveys etc.; and performs data analyses to determine trends, discern patterns, and draw conclusions.
Responsibilities
The Institutional Research Analyst will have the following responsibilities.
- Work with end-users to determine data needs and configure systems to gather and provide that data
- Conduct statistical analyses supporting the university needs including trend, regression, and probability analyses
- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of data systems:
- Workday, Tableau, Data Warehouse and associated set of back-end databases and spreadsheets
- Assist with maintaining Federal and State Accountability Reporting
- IPEDS, KBOR, Common Data Set, Factbook, etc.
- Additional ranking agencies and accrediting bodies
- Assist in coordinating and collecting data from course surveys, on-line forms, and other surveys
- Assist in training end-users to use the above data systems effectively
- Assist in the coordination and completion of U.S. News and World Reports national statistical surveys, and assist with completing peer assessment surveys for the university each spring and fall and assist with reporting outcomes
- Assist in the coordination and completion of the Common Data Set
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills and experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems management or related fields
Preferred
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and project management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Two or more years of experience working in data management in Higher Education
- Experience providing skills development workshops and one-on-one training
Priority Deadline: June 15, 2023. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.
Application Requirements: Please submit the following.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- All transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Kristi Mills
Director of Data and Institutional Effectiveness
785-628-4388
About Department
Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Quality Improvement (IEQI) supports the University’s mission, values, and core commitments by providing institutional research and leadership in assessment for continuous quality improvement at the
institution.
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or
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