Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

Salary

$110,406.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

2027047S

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/23208.

Class Code:

UD05

Position Number:

2027047S

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$110,406.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$120,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Provost, the Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness oversees institutional accreditation and assessment processes and serves as the university's accreditation liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Incumbent works with leaders across campus to support continuous improvement processes in areas related to SACSCOC compliance; collaborates with unit directors to ensure the institution has efficient data and assessment processes at all levels and remains compliant with external accountability and accreditation requirements; provides requisite training to campus constituents; and provides strategic direction to institutional assessment efforts and the Office of Institutional Research (IR).

• Serves as SACSCOC liaison, overseeing the report writing, data collection and continuous improvement processes to ensure the university remains compliant with SACSCOC standards.
• Oversees program review processes.
• Educates program directors/coordinators on the review process (Self-Study, On-Site Review) and data sources.
• Supports academic programs, as needed, throughout the review process and in using the review process for improvement efforts.
• Attends exit meeting with the On-Site Team and assessment meeting, as requested.
• Gathers required programmatic review documentation for submission to SACSCOC.
• Oversees unit leaders within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, as well as the Business Intelligence and Data Management (BIDM) group, including hiring, training, mentoring and evaluation.
• Works with the Director of IR and the Director of BIDM to ensure all statutory and voluntary reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner.
• Explores and implements technical advances to function more effectively as a unit and to provide the institution with easy access to appropriate data.
• Works to ensure assessment processes contribute to ongoing continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with institutional units to support their effective functionality.
• Serves as backup to the Provost, as requested, at meetings and events.
• Oversees and implements national surveys.
• Implements rotational surveys for assessment purposes (e.g., NSSE).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Doctorate in appropriate field.
• Five years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.
• Extensive experience with accreditation planning, compliance and assessment.
• Expert knowledge of higher education assessment best practices.
• Knowledge of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present detailed data in different formats and to different audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to mentor and evaluate staff.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant components of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing institutional commitments to inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience.

Additional Comments

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/23208.

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.