AVP, Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics

Swarthmore College; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Swarthmore College seeks a strategic, collaborative institutional research leader to serve as AVP for Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Assessment. This role balances innovation with stewardship, and guides data-informed decision-making across the College.

The AVP IERA will oversee institutional effectiveness initiatives, accreditation planning, and federal reporting, working with senior leadership to align analytics with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in institutional research, assessment, analytics, or related field.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for institutional decision-making.
• Collaborative leadership across academic and administrative stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research, assessment, accreditation, and data governance initiatives.
• Oversee federal reporting and decision-support systems to inform planning and resource allocation.
• Shape analytics strategy, data architecture, and AI-related improvements across the institution.

Skills

Institutional Research

Data Governance

Analytics Leadership

Strategic Planning

Job description

Swarthmore College seeks a strategic, collaborative institutional research leader to serve as AVP for Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Assessment. This role balances innovation with stewardship, and guides data-informed decision-making across the College.

The AVP IERA will oversee institutional effectiveness initiatives, accreditation planning, and federal reporting, working with senior leadership to align analytics with strategic priorities.