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Chief Operations Officer (Interim) 

Institutional Research and Effectiveness Specialist

Chief Operations Officer (Interim)  

CATEGORY: Administrator (Interim)

AREA: Finance

REPORTING TO: President of the College

POSITION TYPE: Full time, (Minimum 3-month to Maximum 6-month)

POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER:  IE-08/12

STARTING DATE:  February 16, 2009 or soon thereafter

Chief Operations Officer (Interim)

The Chief Operations Officer is the chief fiscal officer, charged with the fiduciary integrity of the college. The Chief Operations Officer (Interim) has direct responsibility for the business office and administrative services. The COO guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the college’s Operations and capital budgets. The COO also oversees the development, implementation, revision and integration of finance and administration institutional policies and means of compliance with Board policy and applicable state and federal laws. The position reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the Leadership Council.

This Interim appointment provides the support necessary for the college’s operations while the college searches for a permanent Chief Operations Officer, a period that will extend from a minimum of three to no longer than six months. The interim appointee may be considered for the permanent position as COO.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (e.g., accountancy, finance, management) from an accredited institution of higher education; evidence of strong organizational, analytical, supervisory, teamwork,  and communication skills; a minimum of three years’ administrative and supervisory experience in a progressively responsible position; excellent record of financial administration.

Preferred: Master’s degree (MPA, MBA) or equivalent; the above qualifications, plus experience integrating financial and strategic planning; experience in using technology effectively, including Datatel administrative software; knowledge of best practices in fiscal, procurement, and other functions. Experience with and ability to interact with and value a diverse population.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

Applications received by January 16, 2009 will be given full consideration by the selection committee. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the committee.

 REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1.      Cover letter and resume

2.      Application GOCC employment application

3.      Official transcripts and drug screen will be required at the time of hire

 APPLICATION DEADLINE:

First review of candidates begins January 20, 2008, and will continue until the Interim position is filled.

To apply, all required materials must be submitted to be considered:

Glen Oaks Community College

Attn: HR Dept-Jill Polomcak

Position Reference Number: COO-08/12

62249 Shimmel Road

Centreville, MI  49032-9719

Email: jpolomcak@glenoaks.edu

Fax: 269-467-4114

GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER.

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Institutional Research and Effectiveness Specialist 

CATEGORY: Administration

AREA: Institutional Effectiveness

REPORTING TO: Dean of the College

POSITION TYPE: Full time, 12-month

POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER:  IE-08/3

STARTING DATE:  January 1, 2009 or soon thereafter

JOB DESCRIPTION

In accordance with the mission of a comprehensive community college, the Institutional Research and Effectiveness Specialist conducts research and data analysis to inform College decision-making, coordinate integrated planning, measure institutional effectiveness and provide information regarding accountability. The Specialist provides data and research to support the work of the college's academic and administrative divisions. The Specialist also responds to information and data requests by the federal and state governments and agencies.

The Specialist supports the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive program of assessment designed to meet both the continuous improvement interests of the institution and the standards of relevant accreditation agencies. He or she will manage college-wide efforts to collect and analyze the data needed to measure progress towards meeting institutional goals, and report relevant findings as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

·         Conducts institutional research for both instructional and non-instructional programs and services; prepares recommendations and presents reports as a result of research findings

·         Coordinates collection, storage and reporting of institutional data for internal assessment as well as reporting to external entities such as accreditation and government agencies

·         Manages the collection and reporting of IPEDS and Perkins data

·         Directs the collection, analysis and reporting of assessment data gathered through surveys of students, alumni, faculty and other stakeholders

·         Supports program level assessment by incorporating disciplinary accreditation or professional licensure standards and helps coordinate institutional level assessment across multiple degree programs

·         Develops additional strategies for collecting assessment data as the needs of the college evolve

·         Assists the administration in communicating the purposes and intentions of institutional assessment plans to faculty, students and other stakeholders and presents findings from assessment efforts and evidence of achievement of learning outcomes to both internal and external audiences

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in education, business, statistics, social science, or related field.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, statistical methods, data collection, analysis and interpretation related to trends in higher education.

·         Experience with database systems, basic programming and extracting data from higher education administrative systems.

·         Demonstrated understanding of outcomes assessment in higher education.

·         Strong analytical skills, the ability to summarize complex data, interpret and present findings to wide audiences.

·         Strong time-management, project organizational skills, ability to prioritize projects in fast-paced environment.

·         Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to foster an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, and collegiality through cooperative working and professional communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in education, business, statistics, social science, or related field.

·         Two years of professional experience in institutional effectiveness, continuous improvement, program review, and/or accreditation efforts, preferably in an educational institution.

·         Experience in developing and managing an institutional effectiveness program at an institution of higher education.

·         Experience with Perkins grant application and reporting processes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

Applications received by 12/08/2008 will be given full consideration by the selection committee. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the committee.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. Cover letter and resume: When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Submitted application materials should specifically address these qualifications.
2. Contact information for 5 professional references.
3. Unofficial transcripts of all higher education degrees. Official transcripts and a GOCC employment application will be required at the time of hire.
4. Application 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

First review of candidates begins December 8, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, all required materials must be submitted to be considered:

Glen Oaks Community College

Attn: HR Dept-Jill Polomcak

Position Reference Number: IE-08/3

62249 Shimmel Road

Centreville, MI  49032-9719

Email: jpolomcak@glenoaks.edu

Fax: 269-467-4114

GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER.

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