Associate Vice President, Planning, Effectiveness, Assessment & Research

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Posting Number AS230P Position Title Associate Vice President, Planning, Effectiveness, Assessment & Research Contract Length N/A Class Summary
Directs the planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of college-wide institutional effectiveness, assessment, and planning for programs. Provides leadership for the continuous improvement of college programs and services. Provides coaching and training related to the use of data, analysis and information to inform decision making and enhance institutional effectiveness. Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External Position Type Exempt Staff Employment Status Full Time Position Funding Type Regular

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Minimum Education/Training/Experience
Master’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, social science, computer/information systems, or business administration, or a related field, and five (5) years of professional research and data analysis management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Doctorate in relevant field and previous leadership experience in institutional research, effectiveness and/or strategic planning. Minimum Knowledge & Skills
· Working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices associated with institutional planning, evaluation, and research.
· Knowledge of administration of higher education institution and accreditation requirement and guidelines.
· Customer service principle.
· Knowledge of basic statistical theories and principles.
· Demonstrated knowledge and leadership experience in student success strategies and institutional effectiveness strategies.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· Strong communication skills, particularly listening skills.
· Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
· Skill to make timely decisions and to manage time, projects and resources in order to achieve goals and to meet deadlines.
· Knowledge of: local, regional, and national assessment issues.
· Knowledge of assessment and evaluation concepts, methods and models; principles and theories of strategic and operational planning; current and innovative practices in assessment, planning, research and institutional effectiveness.
· lead through collaboration.
· prepare, recommend and administer budgets.
· organize, prioritize and coordinate the work of others.
· supervise assigned staff.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Knowledge and experience with software related to assessment and planning
• Familiarity with SACSCOC

Licensing/Certification Requirements
N/A Job Duties
1. Directs the planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of college-wide institutional effectiveness, assessment and planning programs with special focus on student outcomes assessment according to SACSCOC criteria and COM goals;

2. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, develops and administers systematic, broad based and interrelated research, planning and evaluation processes;

3. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff designs, develops and implements strategies to assess and improve institutional effectiveness;

4. Working collaboratively with faculty designs, coordinates and implements college-wide outcomes assessment programs; Analyzes findings from assessment data and makes recommendations to college administration to enhance program outcomes and/or departmental services.

5. Designs and implements college planning processes linked to budgeting;

6. Provides direction, leadership and advice to instructional administrators, faculty and others involved in the design, development, evaluation and funding of instructional programs and services; makes recommendation for curriculum and pedagogical change and continuous improvement of instruction; participates in the development and implementation of instructional budget; analyzes and disseminates results of institutional effectiveness research to internal and external constituencies;

7. Provides college‐wide research and planning support for accreditation efforts with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, to include writings report for the required institutional effectiveness standards.

8. Serves on appropriate committees;

9. Supervises assigned staff;

10. Performs related duties as assigned.

11. Analyzes findings from assessment data and makes recommendations to college administration to enhance program outcomes and/or departmental services.

Physical Requirements
· No or very limited physical effort required.

· No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Minimum Salary Range $84,820 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $110,265 Posting Open Date 01/24/2022 Posting Close Date Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Please NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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1. Do you have a masters degree?
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   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation