Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Analyst

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Analyst (full-time, 12 month) position. This position will provide support for University accreditation, planning and institutional effectiveness efforts by coordinating, managing and monitoring accreditation activities, data collection and reporting. Other duties include: assists the AVP for Assessment and the Vice Provost/SACSCOC Liaison with monitoring regional and specialized accreditation policies and procedures; overseeing data collection related to planning and institutional effectiveness efforts; and supporting faculty and staff with assessment activities.

Required Education: Master’s degree in social science, business, or related area of study is required. A bachelor’s degree in the preceding fields of study with related work experience equivalent to a master’s degree may be substituted.

Required Qualifications: Basic experience working with numerical and statistical data in electronic formats. Basic experience in using data summary and analysis techniques to prepare reports. Considerable experience writing and editing copy. Considerable experience in working with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Documented skill at organizing projects and coordinating multiple tasks while meeting appropriate deadlines. Computer skills and demonstrated competency with spreadsheet, graphics, database, and statistical analysis software packages. Demonstrated ability to apply strong critical thinking skills to work tasks required; ability to apply these skills to accomplish qualitative and quantitative data analysis tasks. Documented effective communication, leadership and collaboration skills to accomplish analytic and reporting tasks. Ability to write clearly and to effectively edit the writing of others.

Preferred Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and principles of accreditation and data requirements. Working knowledge of higher education policies and practices. Considerable knowledge of social science and/or business research methods to include data collection, sampling, and basic statistical analysis. Working knowledge of computer-based statistical analysis software e.g., SAS, SPSS or other. Working experience working in a higher education setting.

Review Date: The initial application review date for this position is April 12, 2021 and will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.