Institutional Research Officer – 4 months
Description of Role
Provides technical and analytic support for institutional research activities and reporting (including data collection, analysis, and presentation) on behalf of the Office of Quality Assurance.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in social sciences, information technology, math, statistics, or an education-related field requiring coursework in statistics and research methods. A Master’s degree in the areas specified is preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience conducting applied research and data analysis, or closely related experience.
Duties
- Conduct institutional research and assessment analysis, including data collection and analysis activities in academic and administrative areas.
- Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of regular and ad hoc queries, reports, to meet institutional needs.
- Provide assistance and support in the identification, methods of statistical analysis, and reporting of benchmark data in support of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
- Utilize survey tools, computer software, and other instruments and media as appropriate for efficient and effective research design, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in the compilation of information on the environmental factors affecting the university by such means as survey research and the extraction of data from administrative systems.
- Vet and validate data related to the institution.
- Design, implement, and complete forms and templates for organizational and external data and information reporting purposes.
- Provide technical assistance and training support as needed toward cultivation of a strengthened evidence-based organization.
Required Skills or Competencies:
- Proficiency in data collection and instrument development.
- Proficiency in data analytics software, statistical packages, and database management systems.
- Strong knowledge of higher education policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, diverse, and dynamic university environment.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.