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Associate Director This position is responsible for managing the development, design, analysis and production of materials to: 1) support program evaluation for departments and units in fulfilling their university missions and strategic goals; 2) provide decision making tools for allocation of resources; and 3) fulfill state, federal, and private information requests and requirements. In addition, the position supports the Director in carrying out the general management functions of the office. The three primary areas and additional duties are detailed below. In the first general area, this position: 1) coordinates the compilation of Performance Indicator and/or Core Indicator information requested by the Division of Budget, the Board of Regents, and internally verifies their accuracy and provides a written analysis of the performance indicator information before it is reviewed by the University Vice-Presidents, Provost, Board of Regents, and Division of Budget; 2) manages the Academic Program Review processes established by the Board of Regents; and 3) supervises the gathering, verification, and analysis of internal program review materials. The second area of responsibility for this position is the study, evaluation, and reporting of individual, departmental, and University reports as they contribute to: 1) managing academic resources; 2) furthering the University's mission; and 3) supporting state-wide initiatives. This includes: faculty course load information; service and activity code reports; tuition generation reports; and special ad hoc reports as needed. The third general area of responsibility includes the management of information database systems within the Office of Planning and Analysis. This consists of: 1) overseeing the data entry and analysis of databases used to complete the annual KSU Fact Book; 2) completing the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reports; 3) providing reports for the Board of Regents and the State; and 4) responding to special internal/external information requests. This position ensures that the information provided in these documents is consistent, timely, and accurate. This responsibility includes corresponding with the University Public Relations Director and Associate Vice-President for Institutional Advancement on the release of information, data, and statistics regarding KSU. When changes in the Federal reports, State reports, and data elements occur, this position notifies the appropriate departments, schedules meetings to discuss the impact of these changes, and provides the necessary analysis and documentation. This position will generally have direct supervisory responsibility for student workers to complete the above requirements. Additional responsibilities include: 1) serving as the liaison to the Budget Office for financial and fiscal reports and analysis, the cost study, and the Database TaskForce information; 2) reviewing and analyzing internal fiscal and salary reports; 3) serving as the Big 12 representative for coordinating the distribution of data exchange materials; 4) managing student workers time schedules; and 5) acting for the Director during long-term absences. These responsibilities are coordinated on a regular and frequent basis with the Director who will provide guidance and support for these functions. |
