Position Title: Survey Coordinator

25 hours per week, 12 months (remote work considered)

Reports To: Registrar

Description of Mission Impact:

Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to

students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a

changing world.

The Survey Coordinator coordinates, completes, and submits external University surveys and reports.

Essential Functions:

• Manage external surveys (various)

• Manage external reports (IPEDS, NYSED, MSCHE, CICU, etc.)

• Coordinate requesting and receiving needed information from various departments

• Work with Data Manager to create and manage reports needed for surveys

• Act as liaison between the University and third-party survey organizations

• Ensure the accuracy, completion and submission of all surveys in a timely manner

• Assist with maintenance of University fact book

• National Student Clearinghouse reporting and maintenance

• Assist Student Financial Services with survey work when needed

• Other projects and duties as assigned by the Data Manager or Registrar
  

Success Profile:

Individuals ideally suited for this position will exhibit the following behaviors and competencies:

• Pace and Variety of Activities: must be able to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and with time

constraints

• Data: must be able to interact at a high level with computer systems, Microsoft Excel, be intuitive with data, and

protect data confidentiality

• Accuracy/Organization: must be able to work carefully and accurately with data, under strict prioritization,

possess hyper-organizational abilities, and excellent documentation

Statement of Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred

• Possess a high level of integrity dealing with sensitive information

• High-level knowledge of EXCEL

• Ability to work with a complex data system

• Research and statistical knowledge preferred

• Excellent communication, mathematical, organizational, and time-management skills

• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under pressure and time constraints

• Knowledge of general office procedures

• Physical requirements within the range of an office environment
  

Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church,

an evangelical holiness denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected

to share a set of values, convictions, and commitments that guide our life together. The University expects

that all faculty and staff will respect the University’s) Vision of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement,

Wesleyan beliefs and core values, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.

Application Procedure:

To apply please submit the following materials via email to: jobs@houghton.edu.

(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) 3 References
(4) Answers to the following questions:

Please review the following documents:

https://www.houghton.edu/a-vision-of-our-common-life/

https://www.houghton.edu/doctrinal-statement/

https://www.wesleyan.org/about/our-beliefs

1. Please provide a brief description of your journey to personal faith in Jesus Christ and subsequent growth.
2. Please identify the church where you currently attend. In what ways are you currently participating in your local

church or fellowship?

3. Are there any areas of Houghton’s beliefs or practices that you find challenging or problematic? If yes, please
explain.