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SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Data Analytics and Reporting

The Assistant Director of Data Analytics and Reporting contributes to the design and maintenance of modern, repeatable analytics solutions that support student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares statistical reports and data visualizations; documents data-related processes and procedures.
• Assists in the development and utilization of enrollment forecasting, budget planning, revenue calculations and other operational models of higher education.
• Collects and analyzes data used in support of institutional planning and budgeting activities.
• Queries data from the College's student information system.
• Monitors and reports trends related to institutional indices and benchmarks.
• Prepares written reports and studies pertaining to enrollment and other higher education operating parameters.
• Provides advice, guidance and support to management level administrators, faculty and others on access, report generation, and interpretation of data.
• Designs and generates regular and ad hoc management reports to support operations, tactical planning and strategic planning of the College.
• Analyzes data and provides recommendations.
• Assists in responding to mandatory SUNY, State and Federal reports (IPEDS, NYSED, etc) by utilizing currently available internal and external data sources.
• Models institutional information flow and recommends policies, procedures, and systems for data collection and management.
• Recognizes data integrity problems; research causes and recommends solutions.
• Administers, maintains and manages data elements dictionaries for data sets the department uses and makes it available to others. 
• Develops, maintains, and documents repeatable scripts (Python, R, SQL) for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Assists with Shared Institutional Research (IR) activities to support other campuses with data analytics and reporting.
• Serves as liaison with the Information Technology department and SUNY systems administrators on data issues.
• Understands and supports the ongoing process of creating, maintaining and accessing the college's data warehouse.
• Understands, promotes and enforces institutional data standards and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and 3-5 years professional experience in data analytics, institutional research, or related fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with Power BI (or similar BI tools) including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and publishing interactive dashboards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of research design and statistical analysis and quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Ability to query complex database systems to collect and organize data for research and reporting purposes
• Capacity to present complex information to faculty including in graphical formats
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys, environmental scanning, focus groups, and statistical analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, relationship-building and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computerized data analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, SQL, R, or Python
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to diversity and demonstrated experience working in team environment

• Salary range is: $58,564 - $73,205, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• For full consideration, please attach a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript related to the field.  
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor.  Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu with any questions.

SUNY OCC Careers

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.