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Eastern Illinois University Program Assistant-Institutional Data in Charleston, Illinois
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Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for full-time, Civil Service position in the Office of Institutional Research and Business Operations for a Program Assistant I Specialized in Institutional Data. This position gathers informational data from various university departments and existing databases to generate reports. The role is responsible for analyzing and compiling institutional data for university reporting and external submissions, using sound reasoning to interpret findings. Careful interpretation and verification of data, along with strong attention to detail, are essential to ensure accurate and consistent reporting for the university community, as well as for state and federal agencies and other external entities.
The position also requires effective communication with members of the university community and the ability to maintain accurate, detailed records and documentation. In addition, this role supports the Budget Office with data collection, updation and reporting processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compiles and collects data from numerous sources for external survey submissions. Verifies and analyzes the data for accuracy.
- Assemble data, perform calculations, and prepare administrative reports related to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), IPEDS, and other surveys.
- Communicate with departments regarding faculty workload reports.
- Compile and collect data for standard internal and external reports.
- Ad-hoc Requests and General Office Support.
- Prepares data reports using Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports and Argos. Documents details of each project and updates general project documentation as needed.
- Maintains and updates standard operating procedures for office processes.
- Preparing correspondence, filing/archiving and answering the telephone for Institutional Research office.
- Performs related duties as assigned.