Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research

Description

Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research

SUPERVISOR: Director of Institutional Research

DEPARTMENT:  Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment. The position assists the Dean, Director, and Data Analyst with database management, survey administration, data collection, and the construction of reports. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Dean, Director, Data Analyst, and other university stakeholders. This position requires strong communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and a high level of comfort working with numbers and datasets. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently. 

NOTE: Position to begin January 2025 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education: 

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 

Experience:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with experience working on data-driven projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data in simple terms.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting, staying on task and meeting deadlines without direct supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with organizing and analyzing large datasets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of data collection and reporting. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new software and data analysis techniques.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer