Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position:  Manager of Institutional Research (IR), Institutional Effectiveness (IE) and Compliance
Department: Institutional Effectiveness
Reports To: Director of IR/IE & Compliance

About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a diverse range of academic and technical programs to support student success and community development in St. Bernard Parish and beyond. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment that empowers our students and strengthens our community.

Position Summary
Nunez Community College is seeking a Manager of Institutional Research (IR), Institutional Effectiveness (IE) and Compliance who will provide essential support in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to student success programs. In addition, the manager will support faculty and academic departments in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of program assessment processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Institutional Research 

  • Collects and inputs data on industry certification schedule and attainment. 
  • Design program/department fact sheets to display student success.
  • Maintain data integrity by performing quality control checks and identifying discrepancies or trends.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external accrediting bodies.

Program - Continuous Improvement 

  • Collaborate with academic departments to design effective assessment tools and data collection methods. Assist with the analysis and interpretation of assessment results and guide departments in using data to inform program improvements.
  • Serves as a resource for faculty and staff on issues pertaining to program evaluation and student learning outcomes.  Maintain all college assessment records through annual reports.
  • Facilitate training and professional development workshops on assessment practices, data use, and continuous improvement.

Compliance

  • Assist program chairs with programmatic accreditation compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with FERPA and other data privacy regulations.
  • Review IE plans to ensure SACSCOC compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of IR/IE, Provost or Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences Information Sciences or a related field.

Required Experience:

  • Three (3) years of related work involving assessment and/or institutional effectiveness.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A strong understanding of data collection, integrity, and analysis, specifically related to student success, program outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. 
  • Ability to present and disseminate data.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.

Preferred Education:

  • Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences Information Sciences or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

  • Five (5) years of related work involving assessment and/or institutional effectiveness.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of compliance requirements for both programmatic and institutional accreditation (e.g., SACSCOC).
  • Experience with curriculum mapping and learning management systems.

Application Process
To apply, send cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience, resume, unofficial transcript(s), and contact information for three professional references to: [email protected] - (Put Manager of IR/IE & Compliance in subject line).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.