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CUNY Institutional Research Specialist - Office of Institutional Research and Analysis in Queens, New York
Institutional Research Specialist - Office of Institutional Research and Analysis
Job ID
24412
Location
LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
POSITION DETAILS
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia Community College please visit www.laguardia.edu.
This position is part of the Office of Institutional Research and assessment (OIRA) and will report to the Director of Institutional Research (IR).
The successful candidate will:
Assist with design/maintenance of IR databases;
Work with large complex data sets, including export/import of data from various sources;
Clean data files and maintain historical records;
Assist with design, production, and administration of survey instruments;
Develop relevant, timely and accurate institutional information to be provided to administrators, the college community and external agencies;
Help with preparation of reports to internal and external constituents;
Represent the office on college committees;
Assist in assessment activities as needed.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CUNY Institutional Research experience or previous experience in an institutional research position
Demonstrate competency with several software and specialized data and presentation packages, especially ACCESS and EXCEL.
Proficiency in analytical software packages, such as SPSS, R, SAS, and Python
Working knowledge in analytical software packages, such as SPSS, R and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
Experience in querying, manipulating, analyzing, and reporting large amounts of complex data
Experience analyzing, summarizing, and communicating data and results in verbal, written, numerical, and graphical forms
Knowledge of survey design and specialized software preferably Qualtrics
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
Ability to produce accurate and high-quality reports in a fast-paced environment
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Oversees collection and assessment of data for Institutional Research purposes.
Compiles, maintains, and analyzes institutional data in various formats
Produces reports and metrics based on department's needs; responds to time-critical ad-hoc requests
Loads, extracts, edits, and evaluates data for reporting and analytics
Maintains selected databases and document libraries, updating and ensuring data quality and accuracy
May participate in internal and external surveys as needed
May consult with others in designing methodology for research projects
Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 26, 2022
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.