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>Subject: Please post: Asst. Dir. for Institutional Research -- Bates College
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>Dear Colleagues,
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>We have an opening for a new position at Bates College.  Please post or
>forward to interested individuals.
>
>Thank you!
>
>Jim Fergerson
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>
>BATES COLLEGE
>ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
>
>Bates College is seeking an Assistant Director for Institutional Research.
>Reporting to the Director of Institutional Planning and Analysis, the
successful
>candidate for this new position will work closely with other
administrators in a
>team-based environment to assist with internal and external reporting,
special
>studies, survey research, outcomes assessment, and other projects as
assigned.
>
>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
>*       Serves as a primary contact for requests for official
>information about the
>College. Shares responsibility with the Director and the Technical
Assistant for
>Institutional Research and Records for responding to internal and external
data
>requests, including state and federal reporting and requests from private
>agencies.
>
>*       Collects, organizes, verifies, summarizes, and edits data from
>the Banner
>administrative database and from various College offices for use in official
>reporting, planning, and research.
>
>*       Develops and maintains a cycle of regular institutional
>studies, archival
>files, and key indicators to support recurring decision needs of the
>institution.
>
>*       Compiles information about peer institutions and about the
demographic,
>economic, and social factors affecting the national educational environment.
>
>*       Oversees the preparation of the Bates Facts  and Bates at a Glance
>publications, and assists with the maintenance and design of the web-based
>Online Electronic Factbook.
>
>*       Assists with the administration and analysis of various institutional
>surveys and outcomes assessment studies.
>
>*       Assists with other activities of the Office of Institutional
>Planning and
>Analysis, represents the Office on various committees, and provides
analytical
>support to other offices as required.
>
>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
>
>*       Excellent quantitative and writing skills, including the ability to
>communicate technical information in oral, written and graphic form to
>individuals with varying backgrounds.
>
>*       Expert background in Macintosh and/or Windows microcomputer
>applications.
>Includes competency in data processing, word processing, statistical
analysis,
>spreadsheet applications, and database management systems. Demonstrated
>proficiency in Excel and other analytical software packages.
>
>*       Working knowledge of statistics and the ability to extract, properly
>summarize, interpret, and present data obtained from large databases.
>
>*       Other requirements include strong organizational skills and the
>ability to
>manage multiple and changing priorities; the ability to meet deadlines;
diligent
>concern for accuracy and attention to detail; a customer service
orientation and
>the ability to work well with others in a collegial environment.
>
>Bachelor's degree in a social science, business or a directly related
field with
>course work in statistics and research methods. Master's degree and work
>experience in higher education preferred.
>
>OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
>
>*       Some experience in programming, particularly SQL or FOCUS
>report writing.
>
>*       Database design and reporting skills, especially with Microsoft
>Access or
>Filemaker Pro
>
>*       Experience with SCT BANNER software, Oracle, or other large-scale
>relational databases
>
>*       Experience with SPSS and/or JMP statistical software
>
>*       Basic knowledge of UNIX and/or HTML
>
>Interested individuals should send a cover letter addressing the
qualifications
>above, a resume, and at least three references by June 1, 1998 to:
>
>ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH SEARCH COMMITTEE
>BATES COLLEGE
>PERSONNEL OFFICE
>215 COLLEGE STREET
>LEWISTON, ME  04240
>
>
>Bates College values a diverse college community and seeks to assure equal
>opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action program.
>
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>James C. Fergerson          Internet: [log in to unmask]
>Dir. of Institutional       Phone:207 786-8210 Fax:207 786-6123
> Planning & Analysis       URL: http://www.bates.edu/IR/IR.html
>2 Andrews Road           My URL: http://www.bates.edu/~jfergers
>Bates College              "Torture numbers long enough and
>Lewiston, ME 04240-6028      they'll confess to anything..."
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>
>
>
Denise A. Krallman
Institutional Research Analyst
Office of Budgeting, Planning and Analysis
Miami University
213 Roudebush Hall
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Voice (513) 529-7095   Fax (513)529-2121
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