Institutional Reporting Lead

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Education and Experience (Anticipated Hiring Range $105,000-$115,000)

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Oct 22, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193557EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Institutional Reporting Lead
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Education and Experience (Anticipated Hiring Range $105,000-$115,000)
Work Schedule	8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs). This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, but is not eligible to be 100% remote.
Job Location	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	Institutional Strategy & Analysis (ISA)
About the Department	As NC State's central office and authoritative source for institutional reporting and analytics, Institutional Strategy and Analysis ( ISA) supports the university's strategic decisions, planning activities, operations, evaluation efforts, and accountability by providing consistent, reliable information and analysis to university leaders, administrators, faculty and staff, students, external stakeholders, and the public. In carrying out its mission, ISA: Collects, analyzes, interprets, models, and reports information about NC State Manages institutional strategic planning, including implementation planning and metrics for the university strategic plan Provides leadership in governance and strategy with respect to the university's academic and administrative data Administers, analyzes, supports, and oversees institutional surveys Supports, administers, and maintains applicable data structures, applications, and systems University Data and Analytics ( UDA) is a unit within ISA that is responsible for NC State's university-level data and analytics function, including data governance, institutional analytics, and analytics enablement.
Essential Job Duties	The Institutional Reporting Lead oversees the Institutional Reporting Team in providing internal and external reporting for NC State University. The Institutional Reporting Lead will serve as a contact for institutional data both with campus stakeholders and the UNC System Office and will help support efforts to ensure successful and accurate completion of the institution's reporting needs. The Institutional Reporting Lead will provide effective guidance and support to the Institutional Reporting Team in University Data and Analytics ( UDA) and work collaboratively with UDA leadership, campus partners, and stakeholders to support continuous improvement of processes and outcomes of institutional reporting. The Institutional Reporting Lead will join the UDA team and report to the Senior Director, Institutional Analytics. Additional duties include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain understanding and expertise in the content, usage, application, and integration of institutional data-curricular, financial, human resources, space, student, and others-and leverage that expertise in the provision of reporting services and solutions. Collaborate internally within University Data and Analytics (UDA) to prepare responses to the System Office on institutional reporting and datamart issues (including student, human resources, and financials). Assist Research and Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Governance, and other ISA teams with data and reporting needs and contribute to cross-functional and/or cross-organizational project teams as directed. Supervise 3-4 Institutional Analyst positions and provide effective leadership to the Institutional Reporting team, allocating tasks in an equitable manner that promotes team building and continued enhancement of reporting expertise and services. Monitor Institutional Analysts performance, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and complete work plans to ensure team and departmental goals. Ensure provision of accurate, consistent, and comprehensive responses that represent NC State to external surveys such as IPEDS, Common Dataset, AAUP faculty salary survey as well as national and international rankings surveys. Improve the effectiveness of the Institutional Reporting function of UDA through continuous evaluation and assessment of processes and outcomes. Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet UDA or university goals and objectives.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience. 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Other Required Qualifications	The ability to interpret and transform data into relevant and usable information Experience using analytical or statistical applications to clean, transform, and analyze data Knowledge of and experience with statistical concepts and techniques Ability to apply critical thinking skills to assess strengths and weaknesses of information sources, data, and other reporting analysis resources and products Excellent communication skills, including writing, presentation, and interpersonal communications Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities Self-motivated, with high standards for rigorous and detailed work Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others in a team environment Ability to quickly learn new technologies and new subject areas Desire to learn about institutional research and higher education organizations Knowledge of national higher education issues and trends and related to institutional reporting and uses of institutional data Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive or controversial issues Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn NC State (data governance, academic structure and campus infrastructure, protocols, policies and procedures) Ability to manage multiple projects and strict deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy Familiarity with complex, decentralized research institutions
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with analytics-related programming languages (such as SAS, SQL, Python, R). Experience working in higher education, especially at a public research institution, or complex government or non-profit organization. Experience managing analysts or other data-related roles.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	07/29/2024
Anticipated Close Date	08/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00109068
Position Type	EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	022201 - Institutional Strategy & Analysis (ISA)
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.