ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POLICY RESEARCH AND PLANNING (&29)
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To be eligible you bring a master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $95,955 and $141,386.
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Assistant Director Policy Research and Planning is used at one independent authority, Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general direction of the Director, Research and Planning, has responsibility for the formulation and maintenance of the Department's master plan and research and statistical data collection and analysis; does other related work.
Examples of work
- Carries out the systematic collection of research and statistical data relative to the higher education system; organizes, analyzes, evaluates and presents such data.
- Conducts major specialized studies in academic areas related either independently or in conjunction with the Director. Such studies might include student retention, inter-transfers, and student profiles.
- Relates the results of completed research and statistical analyses to all other areas of the Department's activities and concerns such as budget and fiscal planning, facilities planning, academic/institutional office, and student financial assistance.
- Studies, evaluates and interprets existing and developing trends in higher education and projects future trends effecting higher education systems.
- Interprets results of conducted research and statistical analyses in order that data can be utilized to establish the priorities of present and future programs and for the evaluation and interpretation of existing programs.
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of an inventory service concerning Higher Education statistics and facilities.
- Initiates and develops proposals for research activities to provide a basis for policy decisions relevant to the coordinating role of the Board of Higher Education.
- Directs the management of research and data analysis projects under jurisdiction to assure the satisfactory and timely completion of these projects; develops appropriate recommendations based on the results of research projects.
- Establishes, works with and assures an effective role for the various advisory committees and task forces (both inside and outside of the Department) necessary for the satisfactory completion of research projects and data analyses.
- Coordinates responsibilities with other Department offices that have interests and concerns related to project activities.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- Drafts correspondence in the course of official duties.
- Directs the establishment of records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences or higher education administration or other related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in research and planning, two (2) years should include experience at the supervisory level.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of research and statistical techniques, methods, principles and theory.
- Knowledge of the methods used in making comprehensive surveys and research projects and in making statistical analyses involving the interpretation of statistical measures.
- Knowledge of the Department programs which require statistical and research surveys.
- Knowledge of the Higher Education system in New Jersey and the specific application of research and planning techniques to study various problems.
- Ability to give appropriate assignments and instructions to employees and supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working agreements and relationships with the Department staff and the various institutions of Higher Education in New Jersey.
- Ability to prepare correspondence
- Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.