NOTE:  CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME. ALL TIMES SHOWN ARE IN EASTERN TIME.

Under the general direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, this employee provides data research and collection activities relative to institutional research. Responsible for all necessary functions related to the retrieval, compilation, analysis, interpretation, and use of institutional data for planning, policy formulation, and reporting to improve the institution’s ability to make data-driven decisions.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on the vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position.   It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

• Online employment application
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications
• Current resume
• Employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of three (3) years of full-time related experience, with two years Banner software or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience.
• Copies of ALL college transcripts, identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying that the minimum required education for this position.

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment.  Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule.  Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title, and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

Completion of all sections of the online application is required.  Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate.  Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.  Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC.  Only applications received during the period of the announcement will be considered.  NO PHOTOS, please.  Request for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Anticipated Start Date:  As soon as possible, or as negotiated.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.  
• Collect, verify and submit data requested by internal and external stakeholders.
• Use appropriate  software to complete all institutional data requests in a timely manner.
• Work with administrative and academic areas to prepare and submit annual performance reports and complete unit plans.
• Provide data for ACHE Validation of Enrollment and Completion Reports.
• Provide data to ACCS for Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA) Reports.
• Provide data for reporting to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Compile data related to program assessments.
• Prepare reports via Argos reporting system.
• Extract data to support Instructional Program Reviews, including items such as numbers of majors, numbers of graduates, and course enrollment.
• Collect data related to departmental assessment of learning outcomes.
• Support college-wide assessments.
• Create, analyze, and distribute college-wide data collection instruments, including Graduate Student Survey, Student Satisfaction Survey, Employee Evaluation of Campus Services and various ad hoc surveys.
• Coordinate information to update DSI website by posting publications generated by the institutional research unit.
• Clearly interpret and explain data to stakeholders.
• Prepare and publish retention and graduation reports.
• Compile reports, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses. Take appropriate steps to correct data discrepancies when noted.
• Conduct data research to support college-wide activities such as grant writing.
• Prepare presentation materials for supervisor.
• Provide support for SACSCOC accreditation requirements.
• Represent the College in a professional manner at system office and/or related professional meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College, ACCS, SACSCOC, as well as state and federal laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.
• Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.
• Interact with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.
• Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies and assigned by supervisor or dean.
• Recruit students, both traditional and nontraditional, for the program and the College at large.
• Represent the institution in a positive manner.
• Participate in advance registration, regular registration, and schedule adjustment as assigned.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Participate in graduation.
• Participate in the College’s planning process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and coordinate multiple projects and activities.
• Ability to perform query functions in Banner using SQL and Argos tools.
• Knowledge of community college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules of grammar.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Ability to utilize Excel or other database software (such as Access) to enter, format, sort and analyze information and prepare reports.
• Ability to utilize Word or other word processing tools to prepare and communicate information.
• Ability to make decisions based on correspondence, data or other information.
• Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Skills using computers, especially with databases, spreadsheets, queries, and statistical software.
• Ability to work conscientiously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to proof and correct materials according to rules of grammar and business etiquette.
• Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
• Ability to create visual presentations using PowerPoint or another similar tool.
• Ability to show initiative in areas of responsibility. 
• Ability to focus on details.
• Ability and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in order to meet needs.
• Ability to project a positive attitude in the delivery of work. 
• Ability to make decisions and communicate with confidence. 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Math, Statistics, Education, Business, Social Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years full-time related experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years Banner software or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience.
• High degree of workplace professionalism.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, proficiency in the English language.
• Strong computer skills, proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via e-mail. 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online process by the deadline date in order to be considered.  PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website athttp://www.cv.edu/human-resources/ and at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cvedu

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment. 

Verification of employment letters will be required after an offer of employment has been made. Employment verification letters should, at a minimum, include the work experience indicated on the application. 

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process. 

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.