Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

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Division/Department

Academic Affairs

Reports to

Chief of Staff

Position Type

Full-time

Job Summary

Wilberforce University seeks a Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research to develop and manage all activities related to institutional research, and effectiveness at the University. The selected candidate will be responsible for training and guidance regarding evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement to all campus constituencies. This on-site position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and works closely with other senior leaders of Wilberforce University.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage/operate systems that support institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation functions, including Institutional Research and other programs assessing the effectiveness and performance of University departments.
• Serve as liaison to the Higher Learning Commission.
• Supports accreditation processes for separately accredited programs and departments.
• Assist with development of assessment plans for external grant proposals and with assessment of successful grants if needed.
• Chair or co-chair several institutional committees related to accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and data governance.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manages data collection and submits all external data requests.
• Facilitates the academic program review process.
• Support institutional strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Educational Research/assessment, or a related field, such as program evaluation, institutional research, or educational assessment is required with a doctorate preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects and supervising employees responsible for those projects is required.
• Prior experience in institutional research, including using frozen data, program assessment, or strategic planning in higher education, or related functions is preferred.
• Experience extracting/using Banner or a similar SIS platform.
• Background screening will be required.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

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