Head of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment

Gardner Webb University; Boiling Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short term/long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

17 paid holidays

Wellness opportunities

On-campus health center

Job summary

Gardner-Webb University, located in Boiling Springs, NC, seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment to lead assessment practices, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement with a focus on student success and measurable outcomes across the university.

The role collaborates with Academic Affairs leadership, Institutional Research, and campus stakeholders to translate evidence into action, align efforts with strategic priorities, and ensure compliance with accreditation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; terminal degree preferred in education or related field.
• Experience in academic assessment, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness required.
• Proven ability to advise on outcomes assessment methodology and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on assessment policies and continuous improvement across academic and administrative units.
• Consult with Schools and departments on outcomes assessment and program-level outcomes.
• Direct the academic program review process with academic leadership.
• Lead accreditation standards related to assessment and institutional planning.
• Coordinate institutional effectiveness activities and reporting with campus stakeholders.

Skills

Assessment leadership

Qualitative & quantitative methods

Policy compliance

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree (regionally accredited)

Tools

Assessment software

Job description

Gardner-Webb University, located in Boiling Springs, NC, seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment to lead assessment practices, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement with a focus on student success and measurable outcomes across the university.

The role collaborates with Academic Affairs leadership, Institutional Research, and campus stakeholders to translate evidence into action, align efforts with strategic priorities, and ensure compliance with accreditation