Institutional Research Assistant, Title III Grant (2024-2)

Position Title: Institutional Research Assistant, Title III Grant (2024-2) Campus: Farmington Department: VP for Academic Affairs - FVPAA Bargaining Unit: UMPSA Salary Band/Wage Band: 03: $38,701- $43,000 Location: Farmington ME Statement of Job: The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking an Institutional Research (IR) Assistant to support its Title III Grant. The Institutional Research (IR) Assistant analyzes institutional data to support the Title III project focused on the first-year experience at UMF. The IR Assistant is responsible for performing detailed analyses and generating reports for a wide range of functions to cover educational, administrative, and support needs. This position assists with coordinating internal and external data reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data strategies, querying databases, and generating reports to encourage data-informed decision-making. The IR Assistant must become knowledgeable with all data sources used by UMF and the University of Maine System (UMS) in the areas of recruitment, retention, enrollments, graduation rates, academic performance, and student behavior and trends. This is a soft-money, grant-funded position, 1-year renewable up to September 2028.Key Responsibilities

Works closely with the Title III Project Director and Director of Institutional Research to identify data needs and develop studies that inform strategies and practices that strengthen enrollment, student success, and advancement at the University.

Monitors all data pertaining to the Title III grant.

Interprets data from a variety of sources for presentation to varying audiences.

Prepares reports for the Title III project team, verifying accuracy and internal consistency.

Completes on schedule o ther tasks assigned by th e Title III Project Director.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

A full job description can be found here (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/JDs/TitleIII-IRAnalystAssistant-3.pdf) .

About University of Maine at Farmington:

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

A Nationally Ranked (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/umf-facts/national-reputation/) public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/outdoor-recreation/) located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college (https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/annual-expenses/) .

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs (https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/) in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/faculty/) work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/) , in the classroom and outside.

An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/) .

A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you .

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

Qualifications:

Required Competencies:

Problem-solving - Demonstrated ability to be innovative and find creative solutions to problems where solutions are not readily available.

Technology - Strong expertise in the use of client relationships and data management systems to facilitate reporting and analysis.

Planning & multitasking - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tight deadlines in a sometimes stressful environment where decisions may affect multiple departments or external relations.

Technology - Ability to interface multiple data platforms and integrate them into a single output.

Communication - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to present statistical and analytical information.

Teamwork - Ability to function collaboratively on a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft and Salesforce products

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, or equivalent and experience in an appropriate field such as business, statistics, or economics.

Two (2) years of data analysis experience (including undergraduate research).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a major related to this field.

Skill in research methodology and design, including descriptive and inferential statistical methods for social sciences, multivariate and trend analyses, and random sampling.

Experience in and knowledge of institutional research, current issues/trends in higher education, and the strategic use of data in institutional decision-making and the measurement of progress toward institutional goals.

Experience with complex (multi-dimensional) database architecture.

Experience with methodologies for displaying information in dashboard format.

Background in external reporting: IPEDS, rankings, accreditation bodies.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications will begin at the end of business on May 8, 2024. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. View our Benefits Information Summary (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/BenefitOnePagers/2023-2024/SinglePageBenefits-UMPSA.docx) for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV