Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive.Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City -
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility: a measure of how well we graduate economically disadvantaged students into good-paying jobs.Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University.
What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.William Paterson University invites applications for the full-time position of Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness. The Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness provides leadership in fulfilling the office's mission to support continuous improvement through actionable information to facilitate evidence-based strategic decision-making. The position reports to the AVP and works collaboratively with IE staff and the wider University community.Responsibilities include:Data Management and Reporting
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee data extraction, reporting, and analysis for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Enhance data management practices to ensure data accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
- Advance IE's data visualization efforts to provide actionable insights to the University community.
Operations and Project Coordination
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the IE Office, including project prioritization.
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in data practices and IE operations.
- Lead and manage complex projects related to institutional research and effectiveness, ensuring quality and timely completion.
- Coordinate the work of the data analyst team members.
- Providing guidance in data governance practices.
QualificationsEducational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field. Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Higher Education Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
Experience and Competencies
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in institutional research/effectiveness or related area, including in a supervisory capacity.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience writing SAS, SQL for data extraction and reporting is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in data management and data quality improvement techniques. Experience with data governance programs and procedures a plus.
- Experience with ERP data systems and institutional research reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to higher education, such as IPEDS.
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to interact positively and productively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and helping team members expand their talents and potential.
- Detail-oriented, with a keen ability to focus on both specific details and overarching goals of projects.
- Familiarity with benchmarking and key performance indicators in higher education is preferred.
Please note: This position can be fully onsite, hybrid, or fully remote, based on need and agreement with the successful candidate.
Invitation to applyInterested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.General questions related to this application process, please contact ...@wpunj.edu .WP Benefits and Employee PerksWe support flexible work arrangements and operate with a well-loved summer schedule. From late May through mid-August, our work week is adapted to a four-day schedule with most offices closed on Fridays, affording you more time to do what you love. To support employees' continued growth and success, we offer free tuition for you and your dependents to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree at William Paterson. We also offer a summer learning and development program that has been nationally recognized for its innovation.When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. The University provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program that provides financial counseling among its support services. Generous state sponsored healthcare benefit plans also support your well-being needs. Visit our website to read more about our employee benefits and perks Total Rewards | William Paterson University (wpunj.edu). We hope you will join us and
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William Paterson University's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:William Paterson University celebrates the diversity of our campus and our commitment to learn from each other, and about each other. A commitment to diversity is one of the University's core values. We work to help create a more inclusive environment and university experience for faculty, students and staff at William Paterson University. Since 2015, the University has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 30 percent of current students claiming Hispanic heritage.We are strong proponents of employees growing their careers at William Paterson. More than fifty percent of our roles on campus are filled by promotions from within.
We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.We offer a wide range of resources and programs that support diversity and inclusion at William Paterson University, as well as affinity groups, associations and centers including Advancing Women in Education, LGBTQIA+ Mentorship, Center for Latinidad and The Black Cultural Center.
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