Director of Institutional Research, Planning, & Effectiveness - Nebraska Indian Community College
South Sioux City, NE 68776
About the Job
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Santee Campus, Macy Campus, or South Sioux City Campus.
CLOSING DATE: Until filled.
STARTING SALARY: $60,000-$65,000 + $1000 sign-on bonus
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
“The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters' Degree required in Data Analytics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or related field. Ability to perform necessary data extraction functions to ensure data validity and maintain data security.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES:
- Required master's degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or related field; preferred doctorate.
- Demonstrated prior experience in the art and science of data analysis, preferably in a tribal or community college setting.
- Experience using data management databases (3 years preferred).
- Proficiency in Office 365 tools.
- Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations.
- Supports the College’s internal planning and data needs.
- Accepts and completes internal data requests in a timely manner.
- Act as Data Steward for all institutional data efforts, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting to stakeholders, appropriate recommendations, and implementation of institutional data.
- Provides training and guidance as needed to address institution’s data literacy needs, including new hire training on the assessment process.
- Responsible for institutional and nationally normed surveys; oversees and sends out surveys for data collection and various purposes.
- Governance of institutional data and data reporting at all levels.
- Modifications to (as needed) and governance of assessment outcomes, assessment planning, & reporting processes (Institutional, Program, Student Learning Outcomes, academic, non-academic, co-curricular, program review, and the implementation of any additional assessment processes in future: soft skills, cultural).
- Governance of Strategic Planning process (including assisting in maintaining updates, writing Progress Report & Final Report).
- Creation and maintenance of Online Factbook, updated at least annually.
- Creation and maintenance of OIRPE Assessment Plan, including Mission Statement, Goals, Outcomes.
- Creation of processes, accompanying manuals & resource guides, and employee training on assessment processes (ongoing).
- Supports the College’s external reporting requirements.
- $500 in the first paycheck after 30 days of employment.
- $500 in the paycheck after 6 months of employment, contingent upon remaining employed for that duration. The bonus is subject to applicable taxes.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Nebraska Indian Community College gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Indian preference in employment act and veterans’ preference. In the absence of qualified Indian applicants, consideration will be given to applicants without regards to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap, or other legally protected status. NICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can visit us on the web at http://www.thenicc.edu. Applications are also available at any of our three campuses. FACULTY: Include the following: (1) a letter of intent outlining how you are qualified for the position based upon the qualifications and responsibilities, (2) a resume/CV, (3) a copy of official transcripts, and (4) an NICC Application.
Please send your application materials to the Human Resources Director, Gregory Bass III at gbass@thenicc.edu.
- NICC (South Campus) 111 Hwy 75 Macy, NE 68039 Phone: 402-837-4183.
- NICC (West Campus) North River Road Niobrara, NE 68760 Phone: 402-494-2311.
- NICC (North Campus) 2605 ½ Dakota Ave. South Sioux City, NE 68776 Phone: 402-494-2311.
About Nebraska Indian Community College:
For the past 40 years, the Nebraska Indian Community College has been and remains dedicated to planting the seeds of knowledge through unique and culturally relevant educational experiences. These experiences are geared toward all Umonhon(Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and other learners attending classes at one of our three campuses. NICC is open to all who are willing to enhance and improve their lives.In order to create a more perfect setting for learning, we are actively pursuing new and improved educational facilities. Further, the college has recently received excellent marks, with the next site visit scheduled in seven years. The college is dedicated to bringing state-of-the-art facilities and programs to our learners, and it is our intention to encourage students to take advantage of a quality, culturally-based education. Our aim is to provide you with a quality learning experience and to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need in the profession of your choice. We invite you to become a part of our learning community. We welcome learners, visitors, and especially family members of present and past students. I would like to personally invite you to learn about us so that we can learn about you to better serve you to prepare for your aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Our campuses are constantly sponsoring programs, activities, and events in the community – thus showing our enthusiastic spirit of reaching out and making out environment a better place to work, communicate, play, learn, and live.