Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, And Planning

Job Title

Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning is responsible for working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and application of institutional data to meet external reporting requirements and internal planning and data needs.

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.

• Work with faculty on the development and implementation of the QEP.

• 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.

• Demonstrated experience working with Power BI and/or Tableau, institutional assessment and accreditation software such as AEFIS, Taskstream, etc.

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/15/2024.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.