Newman University · 5 months ago
Director of Institutional Assessment and Research
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expNewman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, and they are seeking a Director of Institutional Assessment and Research. This role is responsible for managing data collection, analysis, reporting, and assessment processes to support institutional effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and strategic planning.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee academic and administrative assessment initiatives (e.g., program reviews, student learning outcomes, process efficiency)
Manage institutional data collection, integrity, analysis, and visualization to support strategic decision-making and Board/Cabinet reports
Coordinate survey administration (e.g., course evaluations, NSSE), analyze results, and disseminate findings
Prepare federal and state compliance reports (e.g., IPEDS, KICA, HLC), maintaining submission schedules
Design dashboards, visual tools, fact sheets and the annual Newman University Factbook to communicate institutional metrics clearly
Conduct internal institutional research studies supporting enrollment, retention, and program review
Provide training and consultation for faculty/staff on data usage and assessment best practices
Support the accreditation process with data narratives, self-study materials, and documentation support
Maintain institutional data governance and adhere to ethical standards in data handling
Serve collaboratively with academic, student, and administrative stakeholders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities
Supervise institutional research student assistants, managing project assignments and workflows
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in research and data analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating and presenting reports to various stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership in a data-informed, service-oriented environment
Commitment to ethical data use and the mission of Newman University
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Master's degree in a data related field (social science, mathematics, statistics etc.) preferred
Experience with student information systems (e.g., Jenzabar) and/or relational databases preferred; an ability to learn these systems is required
Benefits
Paid time off and benefits starting after first 30 days.
Approximately 20 days off with pay for observed holidays/breaks with an additional 2 weeks of vacation time accrued per year.
Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents after one year of employment.
Company
Newman University
Newman University is a school in Wichita.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Wichita Business Journal
2025-03-15
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