Student Success Assessment & Research Analyst

Student Success Assessment & Research Analyst Category:StaffSubscribe: Department:Enrollment ServicesLocations:Pittsfield, MAPosted:Aug 18, 2022Closes:Open Until FilledType:Full-timeRef. No.:PV#23-015Position ID:152085 Share About Berkshire Community College:Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 1,500 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom

were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education. Job Description:Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Student Success Assessment & Research Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties including: Enrollment data retrieval; helping Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (SA&EM) leadership to create and implement a program review and assessment process; and other duties necessary to assist and support the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and the SA&EM team. Job Responsibilities: Create and implement an assessment plan for SA&EM and other non-credit operations. Extract and compile institutional data, specifically related to enrollment, in accordance with reporting requirements. Create enrollment dashboards to be shared with the President's Cabinet, the College community, the Board of Trustees, and other external stakeholders. Work with Directors, Coordinators, and area supervisors to create measurable and assessable student learning outcomes. Coordinate data collection, analysis, presentation, and reporting for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Organize and conduct surveys via e-mail, mail, phone, and in-person. Design and distribute Internet surveys using Survey Monkey, Qualtrics and other online program(s). Coordinate and oversee procedures pertaining to the preparation of required reports for the Vice President and for external state and federal agencies including grant data submissions, Board of Trustee presentations, and other reports and presentations related to enrollment and student success. Critically examine college policies and practices to ensure equitable outcomes from BIPOC students, and other historically marginalized populations. Work collaboratively with faculty and college staff to design, collect, track, and analyze assessment data relevant to student learning (including both curricular and co-curricular program reviews), student retention, and student success in college programs. Disseminate and facilitate discussion of results of assessment activities. Promote use of results of assessment activities to develop and, where appropriate, revise policies and procedures. Plan and coordinate Argos, EAB, CROA, Tableau, and Colleague-related trainings in collaboration with SA&EM, IT and IE. Exercise and maintain a high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the college in all matters that specifically pertain to FERPA regulations including institutional and system data. Serve as the SA&EM representative on campus and on select state committees and participate in planning and strategy sessions.Perform other similar duties as responsibilities necessitate or as requested by the Vice President. Requirements:Bachelor's degree required. 3 years of research experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated expertise in use of statistical/analytical methods and tools that support research and assessment. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, higher education or similar database systems (e.g., Colleague or similar relational database systems, data marts, and warehouses) in organizing data for production of high quality statistical/analytical tables, charts, graphs. Knowledge and experience with Colleague preferred. Knowledge and experience with student success and enrollment management data reporting. Demonstrated skills in data analysis, interpretation, presentation of data and information in a user-friendly manner that enhances usefulness of the information and facilitates effective planning, policy development, and performance assessment. A commitment to equitable outcomes for BIPOC students and other students from historically marginalized populations. Innovative ideas, and willingness to welcome change and ambiguity. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Additional Information:Source of Funding: Pending available Success grant funding through 6/30/2023 (can be renewed annually) Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually with benefits Department: Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Supervisor: Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Work Location: Remote Work Option Available Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College's security reportis available on the BCC Website. BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education. Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. Application Instructions:Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board. Application Closing Date: Open until Filled, review of applicants to begin on September 2, 2022 Position Ending Date: 6/30/23 (possibility for annual renewal)