Institutional Research Director directs and oversees institutional research and studies for a university/college. Designs and leads institutional research studies evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's programs and policies. Being an Institutional Research Director manages data collection and analysis and oversees the formulation of research reports. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Institutional Research Director typically reports to a head of a department. The Institutional Research Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Institutional Research Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The director of institutional research is primarily responsible for managing the institutional research staff. This position provides campus leadership with data collection, analysis and decision-making support. The result of these collaborative efforts includes cabinet and department dashboards, annual assessment projects, and year-end annual reports. This position also manages the development and dissemination of reports for external audiences. The director supports strategic planning, institutional accreditation, and other capacity-building projects (e.g., apply research skills to help faculty and staff complete mission-driven projects).
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Other Functions:
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work Environment | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Outdoor Weather Conditions | X | |||
Work with fumes or airborne particles | X | |||
Work near moving mechanical parts | X | |||
Risk of electrical shock | X | |||
Vibration | X |
Physical Activity | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Standing | X | |||
Walking | X | |||
Sitting | X | |||
Talking & Hearing | X | |||
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel | X | |||
Climbing or balancing | X | |||
Bending, pulling, pushing | X | |||
Driving | X |
Lifting Requirements | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Up to 10 pounds | X | |||
Up to 25 pounds | X | |||
Up to 50 pounds | X | |||
Up to 75 pounds | X | |||
Up to 100 pounds | X | |||
Over 100 pounds | X |
Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)
_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or
left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and
spatial relationships)
___ No special vision requirements
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)