Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and Planning

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

3d•$53,920 - $67,010•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose of this position is to facilitate institutional effectiveness processes, college-wide assessment, and strategic planning. The position will assist the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and Planning to provide meaningful college data especially in the area of assessment. The position will work with the department and college personnel to support accreditation reporting and annual non-academic assessment. The position will coordinate activities and reporting associated with annual Quality Assurance Funding (QAF) requirements for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Finally, the position will manage the administration of the student perceptions of faculty survey software.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution (major in Education/Higher Education preferred).
Four years of experience in higher education setting, including experience in assessment of student learning outcomes, research design, data analysis, designing and analyzing surveys, and use of statistical applications.
Excellent communication skills including oral and written are essential.
Knowledge of higher education practices at local, state and/or national level.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional initiatives.
Knowledge of organizational structure and administration of higher education.
Ability to learn and use administrative and reporting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
Ability to engage in the college’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Experience in academic leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director to develop and oversee college-wide processes in support of assessment and strategic planning. Work with departments across the college to identify assessment measures, tools, and processes.
Coordinate the activities and reporting associated with annual Quality Assurance Funding (QAF) requirements for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Work with academic school deans, department heads, and academic coordinators, and faculty as needed to ensure programmatic accreditation requirements are being fulfilled. For programs requiring it, support academic program personnel through the program review process, including development of self-study reports and visits from external auditors. Support academic program coordinators on major field test selection and approval processes as well as the annual reporting of results. Analyze CCSSE survey data and report on the results, for QAF and college wide.
Assist the Executive Director to facilitate and manage the development and implementation of institutional planning efforts including development of and measurement of strategic planning initiatives.
Work with IE department personnel to provide meaningful data to all areas of the college to assist with decision-making including presentation of data.
Assist the Executive Director with SACSCOC reporting including annual reports, re-accreditation, and audit of faculty credentials.
Manage the administration of the student perceptions of faculty software, including communication to students and faculty.
Other relevant duties as assigned

Benefits

Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
Sick Leave Bank
Longevity Pay
Many opportunities for professional development