Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University in Macon seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness to lead institutional assessment, program review, and continuous quality improvement across divisions. This role partners with academic and administrative units and aligns IE efforts with the university's strategic priorities.

The incumbent serves as liaison for SACSCOC accreditation activities, coordinates reaffirmation processes, and ensures compliance with reporting requirements, while driving a culture

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, institutional research, assessment, or a closely related field.
• Five years of related work experience, with exposure to SACSCOC or a comparable accrediting body.
• Preferred: Doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a multi-campus environment and leading institutional effectiveness units.

Responsibilities

• Develops a university-wide IE framework integrating assessment, program review, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates program review cycles and collaborates with unit leaders on assessment design.
• Leads accreditation activities with SACSCOC and coordinates reaffirmation processes.
• Contributes to strategic planning, reporting to leadership, and data-informed decision-making.
• Designs professional development for faculty and staff on assessment methods.

Skills

Institutional effectiveness

Assessment design

Evidence-based decisions

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Middle Georgia State University in Macon seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness to lead institutional assessment, program review, and continuous quality improvement across divisions. This role partners with academic and administrative units and aligns IE efforts with the university's strategic priorities.

The incumbent serves as liaison for SACSCOC accreditation activities, coordinates reaffirmation processes, and ensures compliance with reporting requirements, while driving a culture