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"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”
Baruch College, a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY), seeks an Associate Director of Institutional Research to support institutional data reporting, analytics, and assessment functions. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, this role contributes to data-driven decision-making, accreditation support, and institutional effectiveness. The Associate Director supports the Office of Institutional Research in compiling, maintaining, analyzing, and disseminating institutional data to support planning, reporting, and decision-making across the College.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Associate Provost, the responsibilities of the Associate Director will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the process of providing reliable and accurate data for internal and external consumption.
- Coordinate data collection, analysis, and documentation to support MSCHE Self-Study and accreditation activities.
- Oversee the preparation and validation of institutional data for required MSCHE and other mandated reporting (e.g., Annual Institutional Update).
- Coordinate the preparation and quality assurance of the Common Data Set (CDS), ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting elements.
- Coordinate and respond to customized data requests, including data extraction, analysis, and reporting to support campus stakeholders.
- Provide data analytic support for accreditation self-studies (MSCHE, AACSB, NASPAA) and academic program reviews.
- Develop Business Intelligence dashboards to support data-driven decision making.
- Design, construct, and maintain Institutional Research databases and data warehouses used for reporting and data analytics.
- Apply advanced coding, Tableau, data visualization techniques, and other analytical skills to translate business logic and produce deliverables in response to routine and non-routine data requests.
- Process, transform, analyze, interpret, build, and disseminate data into meaningful, eye-catching, and consumable data visualizations, reports, dashboards, and other tools to support college decision-making.
- Engage in best methodological and design practices in data analytics and data visualization, including robust validation processes, testing/deployment procedures, user experience quality checks, thorough documentation, and aesthetic guidelines.
- Integrate data from various systems, examine patterns in data, and draw insights that can be used to support academic and administrative work across the college.
- Extract and transform data in preparation for analysis, using demonstrated knowledge of relational database systems.
- Represent the department at committee meetings and other events in the absence of the director.
- Train staff as necessary.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Must be a current CUNY employee
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Quantitative research experience, preferably in Higher Education
- An advanced degree in a relevant social science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Science Research, Economics, Higher Education Administration, and Applied Statistics) is strongly preferred
- Power user of SPSS or R that includes syntax writing and the ability to use macros, along with the ability to query large data sets and to analyze complex data sets
- The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of Tableau and other data visualization tools
- The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of SQL, Python, Oracle PeopleSoft or other similar ERP systems
- Knowledge of data mining packages is highly desirable
- Excellent skills in research methodology, research design, and statistical techniques such as Multiple Regression and Multiple Logistic Regression are required
- Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Must be detailed and accurate in data analysis
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Must be able to handle tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and concurrent tasks
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages College institutional research programs and studies related to the College's mission.
- Develops relevant, timely and accurate institutional information to administrators, the college community, the external community, and external agencies.
- Defines and implements research studies, designing and conducting data analyses and analyzing and interpreting results.
- Researches, develops and recommends policy analyses relevant to anticipated institutional planning, policy, and decision-making needs.
- Participates in college-wide strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment tasks.
- Respond to data, table and report requests from college constituencies.
- Manage surveys, questionnaires and other data-gathering instruments administered by the Office.
- Manages a library of institutional planning and research documents.
- May consult with faculty and students in the design of databases for research projects.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$86,741 - $94,909; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 29, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32239
Location: Baruch College
Job Type: Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”
Baruch College, a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY), seeks an Associate Director of Institutional Research to support institutional data reporting, analytics, and assessment functions. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, this role contributes to data-driven decision-making, accreditation support, and institutional effectiveness. The Associate Director supports the Office of Institutional Research in compiling, maintaining, analyzing, and disseminating institutional data to support planning, reporting, and decision-making across the College.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Associate Provost, the responsibilities of the Associate Director will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the process of providing reliable and accurate data for internal and external consumption.
- Coordinate data collection, analysis, and documentation to support MSCHE Self-Study and accreditation activities.
- Oversee the preparation and validation of institutional data for required MSCHE and other mandated reporting (e.g., Annual Institutional Update).
- Coordinate the preparation and quality assurance of the Common Data Set (CDS), ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting elements.
- Coordinate and respond to customized data requests, including data extraction, analysis, and reporting to support campus stakeholders.
- Provide data analytic support for accreditation self-studies (MSCHE, AACSB, NASPAA) and academic program reviews.
- Develop Business Intelligence dashboards to support data-driven decision making.
- Design, construct, and maintain Institutional Research databases and data warehouses used for reporting and data analytics.
- Apply advanced coding, Tableau, data visualization techniques, and other analytical skills to translate business logic and produce deliverables in response to routine and non-routine data requests.
- Process, transform, analyze, interpret, build, and disseminate data into meaningful, eye-catching, and consumable data visualizations, reports, dashboards, and other tools to support college decision-making.
- Engage in best methodological and design practices in data analytics and data visualization, including robust validation processes, testing/deployment procedures, user experience quality checks, thorough documentation, and aesthetic guidelines.
- Integrate data from various systems, examine patterns in data, and draw insights that can be used to support academic and administrative work across the college.
- Extract and transform data in preparation for analysis, using demonstrated knowledge of relational database systems.
- Represent the department at committee meetings and other events in the absence of the director.
- Train staff as necessary.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
Must be a current CUNY employee
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Quantitative research experience, preferably in Higher Education
- An advanced degree in a relevant social science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Science Research, Economics, Higher Education Administration, and Applied Statistics) is strongly preferred
- Power user of SPSS or R that includes syntax writing and the ability to use macros, along with the ability to query large data sets and to analyze complex data sets
- The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of Tableau and other data visualization tools
- The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of SQL, Python, Oracle PeopleSoft or other similar ERP systems
- Knowledge of data mining packages is highly desirable
- Excellent skills in research methodology, research design, and statistical techniques such as Multiple Regression and Multiple Logistic Regression are required
- Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Must be detailed and accurate in data analysis
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Must be able to handle tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and concurrent tasks
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages College institutional research programs and studies related to the College's mission.
- Develops relevant, timely and accurate institutional information to administrators, the college community, the external community, and external agencies.
- Defines and implements research studies, designing and conducting data analyses and analyzing and interpreting results.
- Researches, develops and recommends policy analyses relevant to anticipated institutional planning, policy, and decision-making needs.
- Participates in college-wide strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment tasks.
- Respond to data, table and report requests from college constituencies.
- Manage surveys, questionnaires and other data-gathering instruments administered by the Office.
- Manages a library of institutional planning and research documents.
- May consult with faculty and students in the design of databases for research projects.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$86,741 - $94,909; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 29, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32239
Location: Baruch College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Research Manager
Target research-intensive employers with H-1B track records
Universities, national labs, pharmaceutical companies, and federal contractors sponsor H-1B visas at high rates for research roles. These organizations expect multi-year timelines and budget for immigration costs as part of standard research operations.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Research Manager roles most commonly qualify under CIP codes in biological sciences, social sciences, data science, or engineering. Verify your specific degree code with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the extension depends on your field of study, not the job title.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT end date
Research Manager hiring cycles move slowly. Budget and headcount approvals at universities and research institutes can take months. Starting your search early gives you time to clear those internal processes before your authorization window closes.
Emphasize project management credentials alongside research experience
Employers hiring Research Managers want evidence you can lead teams and manage budgets, not just conduct research. Certifications like PMP or experience managing grant-funded projects signal readiness for a supervisory role and strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview stage
Research-focused employers are generally accustomed to sponsorship conversations, but timing matters. Raising it early filters out employers who cannot commit, saving you weeks of process time you may not have left on your OPT authorization.
Understand how cap-gap protection applies to your offer timeline
If you receive an H-1B selection before your OPT expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Knowing this lets you negotiate start dates with research employers who prefer October 1 transitions aligned to fiscal year budgets.
Research Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Research Manager on OPT?
Yes, Research Manager roles are fully compatible with OPT work authorization, including the 24-month STEM extension, provided the position is directly related to your degree field. Most research management roles in life sciences, social sciences, engineering, or data-related disciplines satisfy the STEM OPT practical training requirement. Your DSO confirms eligibility when you apply for the extension.
Do Research Manager jobs commonly offer H-1B sponsorship?
Research Manager positions at universities, research hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and national laboratories sponsor H-1B visas regularly. These employers operate on multi-year project cycles and treat immigration sponsorship as a standard part of research hiring. Smaller private-sector employers are less consistent, so it is worth filtering specifically for sponsorship-confirmed roles. Migrate Mate lists Research Manager jobs verified for OPT and sponsorship compatibility.
Does a Research Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as biological sciences, computer science, statistics, or engineering, and the Research Manager role uses that training directly, you qualify for the 24-month extension. Check your CIP code with your DSO and confirm the position description ties back to your field of study.
What does an employer need to do to support my STEM OPT as a Research Manager?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, sign a formal training plan on Form I-983, and provide you with a mentoring structure and learning objectives tied to your degree field. The role must be paid and full-time equivalent. Research organizations are typically familiar with these requirements, but you should confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting any offer, since without it your STEM extension is invalid.
How should I explain my OPT authorization timeline to a research employer?
Be direct and give them specific dates. Tell them when your current OPT expires, whether you are eligible for the STEM extension, and when you plan to apply for H-1B sponsorship. Research institutions work with grant cycles and fiscal year budgets, so they respond well to candidates who present a clear timeline. Frame it as planning information, not a complication.