Institutional Research & Assessment Specialist – Institutional Effectiveness and Planning – Office of the Provost

Job description

Building on a Carnegie Mellon culture dedicated to continual innovation and renewal, the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning will lead CMU further into an era of data-informed self-evaluation in support of the university's mission and strategic goals. The office plays a critical role in leading, championing and facilitating data-driven decision-making at CMU, including data governance and integrity and provides strategic guidance for planning, evaluation, data analysis and research methodologies that support key initiatives and stakeholders across the university. The Institutional Research & Assessment Specialist will support the university’s institutional research and assessment activities, with a particular focus on survey research, program evaluation, and applied data analysis. This role brings together assessment design, implementation, and reporting and visualization, contributing to evidence-based decision-making across academic and administrative units. This position collaborates with partners across the provost division, colleges, human resources, student affairs, and other university units. The successful candidate will combine strong an...