Project Manager & Institutional Research

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) seeks a
Project Manager & Institutional Research Associate to oversee Title
III-funded initiatives aimed at enhancing academic success and student
retention, and to conduct institutional research to support grant goals.
This position is responsible for overall project management, planning
and implementation, maintenance of records, communication/reporting,
including personnel and budget management, evaluation, and compliance
for the Title III grant. This position reports to the Vice President for
Enrollment Management and works closely with the President and
leadership to achieve Title III goals and objectives. 1. Manage and
monitor goals for the Title III grant program, including budget
tracking, reporting, and operates within compliance with federal
regulations. 2. Develop monitoring and evaluation plans for project
goals and objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining
high accountability for project outcomes. 3. Conduct institutional
research to support data-driven decision-making, analyzing student
enrollment, retention, graduation, and other key metrics ensuring
accuracy and relevance. 4. Lead institutional survey efforts, manage
data analysis, develop key performance indicators, and maintain
statistical models to forecast trends. 5. Collaborate with leadership
and departments to understand data needs and ensure data integrity. 6.
Use FileMaker and various campus systems to collect, and manage data for
reporting and participant tracking. 7. Contribute to accreditation,
assessment, retention, and reporting efforts by providing data and
analysis. Maintain a comprehensive data repository to support
decision-making and accreditation. 8. Collaborate effectively with the
Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Department Chairs, Grant Manager,
Center for Student Success, and other important constituents on campus.
9. Participate in the development of institutional practices and
procedures concerning the retention and graduation of program
participants. 10. Prepare and submit reports for the Department of
Education and the college on the operation of the Title II Grant program
and the success of program participants. 11. Design and conduct research
studies to evaluate institutional programs and initiatives. Support the
creation of surveys and data collection tools. 12. Partner with
appropriate leadership/stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement
professional development for faculty and staff to create a sequence of
points of service/connection for improved wraparound and continuous
student support. 13. Provide executive summaries of data to be used by
leaders for decision making. 14. Perform other duties as assigned by the
Vice President for Enrollment Management or their designee.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications and
Experience: Prefer at least two (2) years of administrative and/or
supervisory experience in higher education. Strong knowledge of
statistical analysis, data management software, and data visualization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational
skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to
work collaboratively in a team environment and handle sensitive
information with discretion. Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA,
and/or first-generation college student populations is a plus. Skills,
Knowledge and Abilities: Ability foster collaboration and present
research findings to diverse audiences. Proficiency in handling
confidential information responsibly. Regular on-site presence is
expected. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.miad.edu/about-miad/people/employment-opportunities