Good luck!  I know this is an important position.

LeMaster, Brenda (LEMASTBJ) wrote:

> Director of Institutional Research
>
> The University of Cincinnati is seeking a Director of Institutional
> Research, working under the supervision of the Vice Provost Institutional
> Effectiveness.   Established in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is a
> comprehensive state institution with 34,000 students, 450 undergraduate and
> graduate degree programs, 17 colleges and a $700 million budget.  It is a
> Research 1 institution with sponsored programs exceeding $120 million.  The
> 200-acre main campus is located just north of downtown Cincinnati.  A large
> medical campus is immediately adjacent to the main campus and three other
> campuses are located north and east of the city.
> The Director position provides effective management and visionary leadership
> in the Office of Institutional Research.  To this end, the primary
> responsibilities of the Director are to develop and maintain information
> systems in partnership with university technology specialist that provide
> accurate and reliable information to fulfill external mandates and internal
> needs; administer and analyze comprehensive surveys; collect and communicate
> key performance indicators; provide critical support for strategic planning
> by preparing reports based on survey and other performance data; maintain an
> institutional web-based portfolio; provide and encourage access to
> information and analysis that promotes effective institutional decision
> making; and perform and supervise special research studies.
> Candidates must possess the ability to communicate complex information and
> work collaboratively with all levels of university administrators, as well
> as a culturally diverse population of faculty, staff and students;
> experience in working with large data bases and complex information systems;
> excellent analytical skills; demonstrate ability to manage staff in a
> complex, multi-task environment; expert knowledge of basic desktop word
> processing, spreadsheet, data base and presentation software; understanding
> information; knowledge of trends and issues in assessment and planning in
> higher education; and ability to work independently, in teams and with
> attention to detail and adherence to deadlines is essential.  A minimum of
> three years institutional research experience is required.  An advanced
> degree is required in an appropriate field with training in statistics,
> research methodology and data manipulation; doctorate preferred.
> UC offers a highly competitive Fringe Benefits Program and the salary for
> this position will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
> Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum
> vitae, names and telephone numbers of three references.  Review of
> applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
> filled.  Please direct correspondence to:
>         James D. Plummer
>         Associate Vice President for Finance
>         300A Administration Building
>         University of Cincinnati
>         P.O. Box 210620
>         Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0620
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