APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Analysis and Planning Consultant will serve as the principal resource for design, analysis, reporting, interpretation, and presentation of organizational and assessment studies in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of current trends and issues related to student access and affordability; current and innovative practices in the development and assessment of institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes; and current theory and practice in higher education research. The successful candidate will have proven ability to design research, data collection and analysis plans, processes, and systems; identify analytical methods and integrate appropriate assessments to inform strategic initiatives. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Academic Services and Assessment in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses.The Analysis and Planning Consultant will:Design, produce and present research to a variety of audiences, turning data into knowledge that can inform strategic initiatives and improve student outcomes.Support the OVPCC and Commonwealth Campuses by establishing processes and procedures for extracting, compiling, analyzing, and presenting data related to student success outcomes, academic program assessment and institutional effectiveness.Support the implementation and assessment of interventions aimed at improving student access, affordability, and retention and graduation rates.Serve as the primary contact for research requests from the Commonwealth Campuses and establish procedures and solutions for recurring reporting and dashboards.Participate in a collaborative team environment within the Office of the Vice President and support the development and assessment of new and emerging strategic initiatives to improve student outcomes, academic program performance, compliance oversight and operational procedures.Mentor and coach campus staff to advance their knowledge and to utilize university level and OVPCC data resources, reports, and tools.Liaise with colleagues in the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR) and the Pennsylvania Data Center and represent the OVPCC in the Institutional Research Group (IRIG), ad hoc committees, task forces, and university-wide initiatives.Successful candidates should have:Knowledge of current trends and issues related to student success, access and affordability, current and innovative practices in the development and assessment of institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes.Proficiency in research methodology that informs student enrollment, success, and outcomes.Commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion as demonstrated through past research and reports.Proficiency in building and analyzing complex datasets using metrics from multiple sources, developing research questions, designing studies, and disseminating research findings in presentation and report formats.Expertise in using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R) to clean, format, analyze, and visualize complex data.Experience creating or collaborating with developers to create digital dashboards and online reports from complex dataExpertise in utilizing external higher education data sources including the National Student Clearinghouse, The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and the College Scorecard.Record of successful collaboration involving multiple constituencies and the ability to promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members geographically dispersed.Project management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast- paced environment to identify and prioritize analytical projects and answer data-related questions for executive leadership.Excellent presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills are required.Education and experience:A Master's degree or higher plus three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting how your work experience and background fit the qualifications for this position.The position is located at the University Park campus in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses. A hybrid model of both in-person and remote work can be supported if requirements are met.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.University Park, PA
