Job Summary:

The Assistant Director Institutional Research supports core institutional research operations through collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to support TCU’s mission, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day operations.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Manages reporting tasks for the office by preparing institutional data for internal and external reports. Serves as the principal contact for all external surveys.
2. Maintains a yearly calendar of University reporting due dates to ensure timely data submissions and project completion.
3. Coordinates with other campus offices for necessary information, verifying accuracy of all data reported.
4. Maintains project folders/log and back-up materials on all surveys/ad-hoc requests/reporting.
5. Supervises the administration of the Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) faculty evaluations.
6. Assists the Associate Director with the completion of IR publications including the annual Fact Book.
7. Interviews, selects finalist candidates, and supervises IR Survey Coordinator and student workers.
8. Responds to time critical ad-hoc requests for data and information, both internally and externally.
9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal and professional networks.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, or related discipline.
• 2 years’ experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis including developing, implementing and managing research projects
OR
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• 4 years’ experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis including developing, implementing and managing projects.
• Supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Experience in higher education setting

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of higher education reporting requirements, especially IPEDS and other federal, state, and compliance related reports.
• Knowledge of Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn new technologies and skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a professional office environment that collaborates with various internal and external parties and stakeholders.
• Ability to display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to pay keen attention to detail in analysis and validation and to use strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy/consistency and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to exercise high level of self-motivation and direction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to handle confidential data in an ethical and professional manner.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.