Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

Texas A&M University; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Retirement plans (TRS/ORP)

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Texarkana seeks an Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for accreditation, assessment, institutional research, planning, and regulatory reporting. The role shapes data-driven decision making across campus and coordinates major reporting efforts.

Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, ensuring compliant reporting, supporting accreditation processes, and leading

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable field with at least 8 years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask and cooperate with others.
• Experience with federal and state reporting and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction, goals, plans, and policies for institutional effectiveness.
• Ensure timely data collection and reporting to meet federal, state, system, and university requirements.
• Develop data access tools to support informed decision making.
• Support accreditation processes (SACSCOC, CAPTE, CSWE, ABET, AACSB, CCNE) with leadership.
• Lead institutional research, analysis, and reporting on student success and enrollment.
• Design and maintain longitudinal databases to support planning; supervise staff and budget.
• Oversee daily operations and fiscal management of the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Team collaboration

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Master's degree in applicable field

Doctoral degree in applicable field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

AEFIS

Taskstream

Job description

Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department Academic Affairs and Office of Graduate & International Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Texarkana, Texas

Job Type: Staff

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Job Description: The Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning provides executive leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for accreditation, assessment, institutional research, planning, continuous improvement activities, and regulatory reporting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategic direction, goals, plans, and policies for various activities associated with institutional effectiveness including assessment, research, planning, and evaluation processes across campus.
• Ensure that data are collected and official reports are produced in a timely manner to maintain compliance with Federal, State, System, and University reporting requirements.
• Develop technologically driven enhancements for providing internal constituents with access to data and information for decision making.
• Support and coordinate accreditation processes at the institutional (i.e., SACSCoC) and programmatic levels (e.g., CAPTE, CSWE, ABET, AACSB, CCNE) in conjunction with the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Facilitate institutional research activities in the management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of various data and information including those associated with student success, curriculum development, distance education development, and enrollment forecasting.
• Develop and lead continuous improvement processes.
• Analyze University data and prepares reports and executive summaries.
• Provide guidance, as needed, with analyzing, reporting and disseminating assessment results.
• Provide leadership and direction for the design, development, and maintenance of a system of longitudinal databases to assist in planning.
• Administer the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of the department.
• Oversee the daily operations of the office including the supervision of staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with Federal and State reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working with Power BI and/or Tableau, institutional assessment and accreditation software such as AEFIS, Taskstream, etc.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL

This position generally supervises employees.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value) Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive, regional four-year university nestled on a beautiful 375-acre, lake-front campus located in the piney woods of east Texas near the borders of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. A&M-Texarkana is an ascendant university that offers students an exceptional educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. A&M-Texarkana offers dozens of academic programs in high demand fields and consistently works with business and industry partners to implement new programs and degrees that meet the needs of the modern job market and prepare graduates for workplace success in their chosen field. The university provides a high-quality education to learners of all ages by providing access to world-class professors via flexible learning experiences offered online, hybrid, or face-to-face. With more than 40 student organizations, Greek life, intramural sports, leadership programs, 17 intercollegiate sports, and volunteer organizations, all students are encouraged to Think BIG, Dream BIG, and Do BIG. The Texas A&M University System was officially established in 1948 and has evolved into one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 12 universities. Additionally, the A&M System provides service and education to the people of Texas and beyond through eight state agencies, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and the A&M System administration office. Texas A&M-Texarkana employment opportunities are updated daily and posted on this searchable website. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.