Director of Evaluation and Survey Research

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

Apr 04, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	DIRECTOR
Position Number	8102275
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Location Code	INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (02004A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Reporting to the Vice Provost of Institutional Research and Analysis, the Director of Evaluation and Survey Research will: Support the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis (IR&A) core activities of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting information on faculty, students, and staff to promote data-driven decision-making Lead dashboard development in support of program evaluation and survey analysis Work collaboratively across the university to ensure Loyola has implemented systematic university assessment and program evaluation processes Specifically, this position will: Evaluation: Lead specified institutional studies with focus on program improvement, capacity building, and continuous improvement Support the identification, planning, and start-up of future formative continuous improvement studies Support the use of findings in visualizations, decision making processes, training, and communication for Academic Program Review, annual assessment and program evaluation Partner with other university divisions as they coordinate, build, then implement continuous improvement processes using assessment and evaluation data Partner with other university divisions as they prioritize and build sustainable assessment systems for documenting their essential activities, programs, services, and practices Facilitate and teach academic leaders how to define and detail the major objectives of their key activities Enhance communication within team members and stakeholders Prioritize key metrics for ongoing assessment of activities and outcomes Design evaluation plans and determine questions to address Serve as a critical friend supporting specific program evaluations Other duties as assigned Survey Research* Coordinate institutional surveys across campus Identify valid and reliable surveys that can be administered so that LUC can gather much-needed information to inform improvements Plan for the administration of a multitude of institutional surveys that ensures proper capacity for administration, analysis, and thoughtful use of data Administer institutional surveys, analyze the data and prepare reports for multiple constituents' decision-making purposes Ensure all aspects of data governance and human subject protections are in place for such surveys Collaboratively create data literacy programming for the optimal use of surveys Provide peer benchmark reports for surveys that are or can be benchmarked Serves on various University and Academic Affairs Committees and Working Groups, as appropriate and relevant to this position Supervise two staff and/or graduate student Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred. At least five years of progressive related experience.
Qualifications	Synthesize and present complex data in a clear, actionable format to drive strategic decision-making Skills in research design, survey research design, academic program review, assessment of student learning, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and effective report writing Ability to lead collaborative teams of peers and to form a collegial partnership with various units in implementing creative and challenging work Knowledge of the cultures and structures comprising higher education and its context with commitment to foster inclusive excellence Evidence of Writing and Oral Communication Skills Scholarly Written Reports Demonstrating Analytic and Communication Skills Presentation Experience to Diverse Audiences using Visualization Tools Experience in developing dashboards using Data Visualization Tool such as Power BI or Tableau SPSS, SAS or other tools for statistical analysis and data management Qualtrics
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Earned Master's in Higher Education, Education Research, Psychology or related field, PhD preferred Minimum of five years of experience in evaluation, survey research, and institutional research in higher education
Computer Skills	Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Excel, SPSS) to perform duties related to the function of the office (e.g., create tables, graphics; create online surveys and report management systems; run data analysis; prepare reports) Use of Microsoft Office suite Use of online working tools (ie., zoom, OneDrive, Secure Transfer) SPSS, STATA, R, and/or SAS for data analysis Helps to have advanced knowledge of Excel Qualtrics
Supervisory Responsibilities	Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	04/03/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$118,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$115,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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