Assistant Director of Institutional and Applied Research
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Erie | |
 May 21, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Behrend and the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as the Assistant Director of Institutional and Applied Research.This is a split position, supportingboththe college's student retention efforts and other objectives from theStrategicPlan, and supporting CORE'sapplied research and evaluation effortsthroughout Pennsylvania and other states. The Assistant Director of Institutionaland AppliedResearch interacts with, and supports, numerous academic and administrative units across the college that report to the Chancellor'sOffice andmayinteract withunits across the university. Responsibilities for this position include:
The successful candidate will possess extensive training and/or experience in both quantitative and qualitative experimental methods, and strong data analysis skills using SPSS (required),MPlusand/or R (strongly preferred), and at least one qualitative analysis program (e.g., NVivo). An understanding of predictive analytics, or a willingness to learn, is strongly preferred.Ability to organize, implement, and transcribe individual and focus group interviewsina research context is also preferred. The successful candidate should be proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs, and familiar with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling). The successful candidate should also excel in interpersonal communication and team building, show initiative in seeking outside fundingopportunities, andbe comfortable working independently. Institutional research activities will rely on the incumbent's experience to generate sound strategies and research programs for clients utilizing tools includingLionPath,iTwo, and other university resources. This position will be filled as Assistant Research Professor or Researcher. Master's degree is required for the rank of Researcher; Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) is required for Assistant Research Professor. Doctorate is preferred. Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It's easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. Please submit a cover letter,CVor resume, and the names/contact information for at least three references at time of application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. 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). 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