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1126 Coordinator Institutional Research - West Plains

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Coordinator Institutional Research - West Plains

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1126

GRADE 42

CLASSIFICATION Exempt
 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Dean of the College
 
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Chancellor
 
GENERAL FUNCTION
 
The Coordinator of Institutional Research conducts institutional research activities which provide information to support institutional planning, policy formulation, and decision making, directs and manages data collection, data analysis, and research activities relative to institutional research, and compiles data and manages the submission of required state and federal reports regarding Missouri State University – West Plains campus activities.
 
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education: A Master's degree is required, a Doctorate is preferred.
 
Experience: At least one year of experience in institutional research is preferred.
 
Skills: Functional knowledge of personal computers and mainframe application for data acquisition and analysis is required. Personal computer knowledge must include the ability to prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, and databases using a variety of PC programs. Mainframe knowledge must include the ability to use SAS or SPSS as a research tool. The ability to write concise analytical reports which are directed to specific readership is required. The ability to interact with many levels of personnel in a congenial, courteous manner is required.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1. Provides information of a general nature about the West Plains campus and its environment through the publication of a variety of documents such as the Fact Book, the Department Profiles, and Data Digests.
 
2. Ensures that all state and federal reports are submitted in a timely fashion by establishing and maintaining a reports management system.
 
3. Provides data to appropriate administrative units regarding faculty activities by conducting extensive surveys of faculty, compiling data and reporting the results.
 
4. Informs the senior administration regarding instructional costs for academic units by managing a computerized costing procedure, compiling data derived from the costing and creating an annual report.
 
5. Facilitates research studies conducted for senior administration by utilizing mainframe statistical packages.
 
6. Responds to ad hoc issues concerning the West Plains campus by researching the issues and providing appropriate responses.
 
7. Ensures that internal and external requests for support in completing surveys/questionnaires are completed in a timely manner by managing a suspense system of critical dates relative to the surveys/questionnaires.
 
8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Dean of the College.
 
9. Contributes to the overall success of the Missouri State University – West Plains campus by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
SUPERVISION
 
The Coordinator of Institutional Research is supervised by the Dean of the College.
 
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MARCH 2007

JOB FAMILY 4

Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery

Level 2 - 900 Points: Entry-level professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of non-technical administrative and managerial functions. Knowledge permits the employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in areas including communications, social sciences, art and design, education, and related functions while gaining in familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in an unspecified field or a specific background in a non-technical area. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience.

Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility

Level 1 - 50 Points: Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time.

Factor 3: Interactions with Others

Level 2 - 100 Points: Interactions are generally routine and structured involving employees inside the University, students, or the general public. The purpose may include obtaining or clarifying facts, coordinating work, solving recurring problems, or providing factual information to others. Contacts may be with coworkers or structured exchanges with students, faculty, or the general public, and are generally for the purpose of exchanging information.

Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines

Level 2 - 250 Points: The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Typically, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures, but the employee must select from the most appropriate of several guidelines and make minor adjustments to methods. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes, procedures, or software varies from one assignment to another. Based on the assignment, the employee uses diverse, but conventional, methods, techniques, or approaches. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex, but normally performed within a fairly narrow and specific functional area.

Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility

Level 3 - 850 Points: Work involves providing significant support services to others both within and outside of the department that substantially influences decision-making processes. Work activities are complex and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct, but shared, impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the department, and may have material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center. Incumbents may be responsible for identifying areas of need and for developing proposals that request funding to fulfill those needs.