Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

Wilberforce University; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research to lead the University's institutional research, assessment, and accreditation efforts. You will develop evidence-based decision-making and guide continuous improvement across campus.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff and collaborates with senior leaders to manage data governance, strategic planning, and external data submissions.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Educational Research/assessment or related field required.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects and supervising staff.
• Experience in institutional research or strategic planning in higher education.
• Experience using Banner or a similar SIS platform.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at time of hire.
• Background screening will be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems supporting institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation.
• Serve as liaison to the Higher Learning Commission.
• Support accreditation processes for separately accredited programs.
• Assist with assessment plans for external grant proposals and assessment of grants if needed.
• Chair or co-chair institutional committees related to accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and data governance.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Higher education analytics

Education

Master’s in Educational Research/assessment

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Banner

Job description

Job Summary

Wilberforce University seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research to develop and manage all activities related to institutional research, and effectiveness at the University. The selected candidate will be responsible for training and guidance regarding evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement to all campus constituencies. This on-site position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and works closely with other senior leaders of Wilberforce University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage/operate systems that support institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation functions, including Institutional Research and other programs assessing the effectiveness and performance of University departments. Serve as liaison to the Higher Learning Commission. Supports accreditation processes for separately accredited programs and departments. Assist with development of assessment plans for external grant proposals and with assessment of successful grants if needed. Chair or co-chair several institutional committees related to accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and data governance.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Manages data collection and submits all external data requests. Facilitates the academic program review process. Support institutional strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in Educational Research/assessment, or a related field, such as program evaluation, institutional research, or educational assessment is required with a doctorate preferred. Experience managing multiple projects and supervising employees responsible for those projects is required. Prior experience in institutional research, including using frozen data, program assessment, or strategic planning in higher education, or related functions is preferred. Experience extracting/using Banner or a similar SIS platform. A background screening will be required.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.