Assistant/Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant/Associate Vice President (AVP) for Institutional Effectiveness provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University’s comprehensive institutional effectiveness framework, including assessment, accreditation, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures alignment between institutional planning, academic and administrative assessment, and data-informed decision-making in support of the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

The AVP serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and works collaboratively across divisions to promote a culture of evidence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of institutional effectiveness plans aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
• Serve as a senior advisor on institutional performance, outcomes, and continuous improvement strategies.

Accreditation & Compliance

• Coordinate and manage all regional and programmatic accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies.
• Serve as the institutional liaison to accrediting agencies.
• Lead preparation of self-studies, compliance reports, and reaffirmation processes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in alignment with SACSCOC requirements.

Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee institutional assessment processes, including academic program assessment, administrative unit assessment, and co-curricular evaluation.
• Ensure assessment results are used to inform planning, resource allocation, and improvement efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on assessment methodologies and best practices.
• Administer and analyze institutional surveys (e.g., NSSE, FSSE, alumni, and employer satisfaction surveys) and translate results into actionable insights for institutional decision-making.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Direct the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to support decision-making.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of institutional data.
• Serve as the institution’s IPEDS Keyholder and oversee IPEDS, THECB, and other state, federal, and external agency reporting requirements.
• Support compliance, performance reporting, and outcomes assessment for Title III and other federal grant programs.
• Coordinate institutional submissions to external surveys and rankings (e.g., Common Data Set, U.S. News & World Report, NACUBO, and AGB).
• Develop and maintain student success analytics, including retention, persistence, and graduation modeling, to support early-alert and student intervention strategies.
• Establish and maintain institutional data governance practices, including FERPA compliance, data stewardship, and oversight of data sharing agreements.

Planning & Effectiveness Integration

• Integrate strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment processes into a cohesive institutional effectiveness model.
• Lead the execution, monitoring, and annual reporting of the University’s strategic plan, including ownership of institutional KPIs and progress dashboards.
• Monitor progress toward institutional goals and key performance indicators.
• Provide regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, the President’s Cabinet, and the Board of Trustees.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to embed a culture of assessment and continuous improvement.
• Serve on institutional committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Communicate institutional effectiveness findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.