Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

Job Title

Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Academic Affairs and Office of Graduate & International Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning provides executive leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for accreditation, assessment, institutional research, planning, continuous improvement activities, and regulatory reporting

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

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 apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information 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 [email protected].

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

•     Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•     75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

•     8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

•     8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

•     8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

•     12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

•     Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

•     Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.