Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2025-060
National Campus/IEQA
P.O. Box 159
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
College of Micronesia - FSM Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Values:
The Institutional Researcher plays a vital role in supporting a culture of evidence-based planning, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making across the College of Micronesia-FSM. The Researcher is responsible for the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data related to the College's academic programs, student outcomes, institutional effectiveness, and strategic goals.
The position is instrumental in producing institutional reports, dashboards, and studies that inform planning, accreditation, budgeting, student services, academic program review, and policy development. The Researcher ensures that data is accurate, reliable, and accessible to stakeholders at all levels of the institution. The incumbent will collaborate closely with academic departments, administrative units, and senior leadership to identify data needs, design research methodologies, and present actionable insights that contribute to institutional goals, compliance reporting, and strategic initiatives.
This role also supports ongoing accreditation requirements, internal and external reporting obligations, and institutional assessments, and plays a key part in advancing the College’s strategic priorities such as student success, operational efficiency, and educational quality. The Institutional Researcher must be adept at handling large datasets, using statistical and visualization tools, and communicating complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
Reporting to the IT Director, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design and implement research studies to support institutional planning, policy development, program evaluation, and decision-making.
- Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data related to student enrollment, retention, graduation, course success, faculty workload, and other institutional metrics.
- Maintain and update institutional dashboards, fact books, and internal/external data reports.
- Support the development and monitoring of the College's strategic plan, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
- Prepare timely submissions of mandatory external reports (e.g., IPEDS, ACCJC, FSM NDOE).
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to design surveys and assess performance outcomes.
- Provide training and support to college personnel on data use, interpretation, and visualization.
- Ensure data governance practices are followed, including data accuracy, privacy, and security.
- Participate in accreditation reporting, self-evaluation processes, and institutional assessment initiatives.
- Stay informed on national and regional trends in institutional research and higher education.
- Master’s degree in statistics, education, social science, economics, data science, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in institutional research, data analysis, or related work in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Power BI).
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
- Experience with student information systems, survey tools, and database management.
- Knowledge of accreditation processes (e.g., ACCJC) and educational performance indicators.
- Experience working in a multicultural and geographically diverse environment.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Data Management Proficiency
- Database and Query Language Knowledge
- Survey Design and Evaluation
- Dashboard Development
- Report Writing and Communication
- Strategic and Institutional Planning Support
- Knowledge of Higher Education Systems
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Collaborative Mindset
- Cultural Awareness
Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old;
- Valid driver’s license; and
- Court report under 6 months old.
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941
(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)
Official copies of college transcripts are required to be sent directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.
The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
