Association For Institutional Research
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Association For Institutional Research, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
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Job Duties
Essential Job Functions: Collects, analyzes, interprets, and contextualizes data and intelligence about the college's students, faculty, staff, alumnae, courses, curriculum, finances and other relevant topics. Disseminates data and intelligence about the college to internal and external audiences, such as IPEDS and U.S. News & World Report, providing appropriate levels of context, aggregation and recommendations; maintains OIRE web presence. Oversees the administration and/or coordination of a regular cycle of institutional surveys, including the effective use of results in assessment and planning efforts. Participates in the collection and governance of data required to support data-informed, evidence-based decision making related to institutional effectiveness. Provides leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining an institutional assessment program through oversight of the Director of Institutional Assessment and in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensures that the college reviews student success goals and outcomes, evaluating their consistency with mission and strategy and monitoring external and internal benchmarks; recommends appropriate measurement and evaluation approaches. Leads and/or completes special projects requested by college leadership, focusing on providing actionable intelligence and decision support. Serves on a wide range of institutional committees and working groups related to planning andinstitutional effectiveness, including, but not limited to academic assessment, data governance, and strategic planning. Monitors trends and issues in higher education, anticipating future data and research needs of the college. Provides internal consultation on the planning, implementation, analysis and reporting of ad hoc research and assessment studies. Promotes a culture of collaboration, information sharing and data-informed decision making. Provides ongoing supervision to Director of Institutional Assessment and student workers. Job Qualifications
Education
: Master's-level credential in research, measurement, assessment and/or evaluation, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position. PhD or EdD preferred. Experience
: Minimum of three years of professional experience in higher education research and planning. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Expertise in higher education research methods and approaches Expertise in data collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and presentation Knowledge and understanding of principles of measurement and evaluation Experience with higher education enterprise systems, and a familiarity with database structure and querying tools Knowledge of current trends and issues in higher education and an understanding of higher education institutional practices and operations. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across divisions and college constituencies (staff, faculty, executive leadership, governing board, etc.), demonstrating leadership where appropriate and good judgement related to confidentiality and prioritization Ability to present complex material effectively to individual groups with diverse levels of expertise and knowledge Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, integrity and contextualization of data Advanced verbal and written communication skills Strong personal initiative, innovation, and self-motivation Institution Description
Located in Atlanta, Agnes Scott is a liberal arts college for women with 1,000 students and growing graduate programs in the health sciences. Application Due Date:
2025-10-15 Job Start Date:
2025-11-03 Salary:
Dependent on qualifications and experience. City:
Decatur State/Province/Region:
GA Reports To:
Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Board Staff # Reporting to Position:
1 Reports In Office:
President Search for openings in IR, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related fields at higher education institutions in the U.S. and abroad.
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Essential Job Functions: Collects, analyzes, interprets, and contextualizes data and intelligence about the college's students, faculty, staff, alumnae, courses, curriculum, finances and other relevant topics. Disseminates data and intelligence about the college to internal and external audiences, such as IPEDS and U.S. News & World Report, providing appropriate levels of context, aggregation and recommendations; maintains OIRE web presence. Oversees the administration and/or coordination of a regular cycle of institutional surveys, including the effective use of results in assessment and planning efforts. Participates in the collection and governance of data required to support data-informed, evidence-based decision making related to institutional effectiveness. Provides leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining an institutional assessment program through oversight of the Director of Institutional Assessment and in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensures that the college reviews student success goals and outcomes, evaluating their consistency with mission and strategy and monitoring external and internal benchmarks; recommends appropriate measurement and evaluation approaches. Leads and/or completes special projects requested by college leadership, focusing on providing actionable intelligence and decision support. Serves on a wide range of institutional committees and working groups related to planning andinstitutional effectiveness, including, but not limited to academic assessment, data governance, and strategic planning. Monitors trends and issues in higher education, anticipating future data and research needs of the college. Provides internal consultation on the planning, implementation, analysis and reporting of ad hoc research and assessment studies. Promotes a culture of collaboration, information sharing and data-informed decision making. Provides ongoing supervision to Director of Institutional Assessment and student workers. Job Qualifications
Education
: Master's-level credential in research, measurement, assessment and/or evaluation, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position. PhD or EdD preferred. Experience
: Minimum of three years of professional experience in higher education research and planning. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Expertise in higher education research methods and approaches Expertise in data collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and presentation Knowledge and understanding of principles of measurement and evaluation Experience with higher education enterprise systems, and a familiarity with database structure and querying tools Knowledge of current trends and issues in higher education and an understanding of higher education institutional practices and operations. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across divisions and college constituencies (staff, faculty, executive leadership, governing board, etc.), demonstrating leadership where appropriate and good judgement related to confidentiality and prioritization Ability to present complex material effectively to individual groups with diverse levels of expertise and knowledge Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, integrity and contextualization of data Advanced verbal and written communication skills Strong personal initiative, innovation, and self-motivation Institution Description
Located in Atlanta, Agnes Scott is a liberal arts college for women with 1,000 students and growing graduate programs in the health sciences. Application Due Date:
2025-10-15 Job Start Date:
2025-11-03 Salary:
Dependent on qualifications and experience. City:
Decatur State/Province/Region:
GA Reports To:
Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Board Staff # Reporting to Position:
1 Reports In Office:
President Search for openings in IR, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related fields at higher education institutions in the U.S. and abroad.
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