Assistant Director for Research and Strategy

Department: SoC Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/8

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director for Research and Strategy brings intellectual analysis and synthesis to the areas of data-centric research, institutional metrics and data, the faculty lifecycle, and strategic planning. The incumbent will have a Ph.D., significant experience in data and quantitative methods, experience with faculty organization and processes in a university setting, and a strong vision for strategy. The incumbent must be an outstanding communicator, both in presentations and in written communication.

This position collaborates with senior leadership in the school including the dean, associate deans, department chairs, and other directors. The position may also work with others across campus including in other schools and central units. Works independently on the projects and research.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drives the overall vision of the Dean's Office by implementing effective strategies for data management, data science, and data analytics to support the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data information and evidence for making data-informed decisions
• Provides direct academic research in the fields of communication, social science performance, allied health, and related fields for the use of the dean, the faculty, and the staff of the school.
• Creates meaningful data visualizations to effectively highlight findings
• Works with faculty members encouraging and facilitating research and publications.
• Works with the various research offices to expand and grow research opportunities.
• Develop and write methods sections of project reports, grant applications and papers
• Visualizes the school's success via tracking and analyzing outputs including rankings, awards, publications, and other recognitions
• Assists with faculty lifecycles by participating in the processes, engagement, commissions, tracking, and awareness of the faculty, their activities, and their career paths.
• Collaborates with senior leadership in the school and across campus.
• Researches and recommends strategies for increased effectiveness, visibility, and success of the school, its faculty, students, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of responsible work experience.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously required. Must be able to work independently. Project a professional demeanor and be proactive about identifying and resolving potential problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent data visualization and presentation design skills.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Critical thinking.
• Comfort with complexity and ambiguity.
• Ability to analyze and recognize organizational complexities.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Intellectually curious.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to develop self and others.
• Comfort with financial analysis and metrics

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience working in a global/international environment.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• PhD-level research and editing skills
• Knowledge of disciplines, curricula, and teaching practices within the school.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $68,000-$78,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
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