Assistant Director for Institutional Research, Data Integrity Analyst

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director for Institutional Research, Data Integrity Analyst.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Institutional Research Office

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 50,000.00 - 50,000.00

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a copy of your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references with application. Applications submitted prior to the deadline of April 25th, 2024 will be given primary consideration.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the setup, testing, and maintenance of the SACR tables which contain the Academic Program, Academic Plan, and Academic Sub-Plan Codes used for student majors and minors. Prepares, develops and analyzes university related statistical data concerning student, course, employee, and university matters from internal and external sources. The position is also responsible for validating university business processes to ensure the highest data integrity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for setup and maintenance of the SACR tables related to the Academic Program, Academic Plan, and Academic Sub-Plan Codes used for student majors and minors within the University's deployment of PeopleSoft (SOAR). Serve as point of contact for university academic code questions.

• Serve as data integrity analyst to ensure university business processes are in alignment with federal and state regulations along with internal policies and procedures. This includes regular internal data audits and collaboration with offices that own student, course, and employee data.

• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Office of Degree Progress Specialists to ensure academic proposals are in align with SOAR parameters and meet IHL requirements. This includes reviewing proposals in Curriculog and attending Undergraduate and Graduate Council meetings.

• Coordinate the dissemination and completion of all university wide, external surveys such as U.S. News, NSF, Common Data Set, salary surveys, etc.

• Responsible for assisting in the preparation, analyzing, and reporting of official data to the Board of Trustees for Institutions of Higher Learning for the State of Mississippi (IHL) and the Federal Government (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System – IPEDS).

• Collaborate within office to complete all ad hoc requests. Develop, maintain, and update queries and reports to fulfill recurring data needs.

• Serve as back-up for setup and maintenance of the Academic Advisement module as related to the Degree Progress Report within the University’s deployment of PeopleSoft (SOAR).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in data science, computer programming or related field. Three to five years’ application experience in data analysis, collection and reporting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Adept in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Detail-oriented

• Ability to review business processes for accuracy

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to process and interpret information received and ask questions as appropriate

• Ability to design SQL queries

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with use of SQL and Peoplesoft; demonstrated data quality control experience; experience working in academia.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.