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Rutgers The State University Associate Director in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Director
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department Office Institutional Research
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director for the Office Institutional Research. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Data Analytics and Management (Director) and will be responsible for supervising an institutional research effectiveness team and IR related data analysis projects.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Manages and oversees the data capturing, extraction, reporting, and analysis to support the institutional research data needs of the Office to support university-wide, chancellor, and school operations.
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements complex data analyses.
  • Works with IR staff to implement analyses.
  • Provides data-analytic support on various research projects.
  • Conducts predictive and impact studies and developing metrics and benchmarks relating to the student experience and institutional effectiveness.
  • Performs professional work that requires specialized to general knowledge of the field of institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, and terminology of this area of specialization.
  • Works with IR staff to organize, analyze and submit AAUDE data and provide related internal analysis.
  • Acts as liaison between the Office and the Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE) and other agencies to ensure that the university responds to requirements and requests and is responsible for providing accurate and timely data.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000
Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or in a related scientific field or discipline.
  • A minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of institutional research including data analysis, report development, data modeling, advanced analytics, using data to inform decision making, and experience in an analytical office, preferably within a higher education or other public sector setting.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong advanced statistical skill set, the ability to think strategically, use data from multiple sources and effectively explain insights to a broad set of audiences in written as well as verbal form.
  • Must have robust knowledge of data management and data analysis tools, systems, and software.
  • Proficiency in data querying (through GUI or writing and executing code against large relational databases) and cleaning.
  • On the job experience with tools for reporting, advanced statistical analysis and ad hoc requests; strong knowledge of data structures and ability to efficiently manipulate/query data.
  • Must have SAS/SPSS/STATA skills (or similar advanced data management and statistical programming skills).
  • Experience using Tableau software; and well-developed Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, cross tab queries, ODBC).
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to flex between conceptual, big picture planning and detail-oriented research; excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and staff; the ability to work independently.
  • The ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on data usage.
  • Prior supervisory experience of full-time staff of at least three years.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical language and analyses to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or in a related scientific field or discipline.
  • Five years at a four-year higher education institution.
  • Experience with databases such as MS SQL and Oracle.
  • A strong technical aptitude and desire to keep up with the latest technological and data management advances
Equipment Utilized
  • Should have knowledge of data management and data analysis software; experience with using querying tools and writing and executing code against large relational databases.
  • Should have advanced statistical programming skills and experience with using visualization software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1123
Posting Open Date 05/09/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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