Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

CUNY • New York, NY

424d • $175,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment at the CUNY School of Medicine plays a crucial role in advising the Dean on assessment, accreditation, and compliance matters. This position is responsible for leading institutional assessment, research, strategic planning, and compliance efforts, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making across the institution.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience.
• Preferred: MD, PhD, or EdD with 8-10 years of experience in institutional research/effectiveness or related area, including supervisory capacity.
• Prior experience as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) or similar position with knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, quality assurance, and employee engagement.
• Superior interpersonal and effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction and reporting from database software, Tableau, Power BI, or other data analytic applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in data management and data quality improvement techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data governance programs and procedures.
• Experience working with underrepresented, low income, and marginalized students.
• Experience in health-related or STEM fields or health professional pipeline programs.
• Experience with quality improvement principles related to health care disparities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the execution of the assessment and accreditation processes related to the MSCHE and other college program accreditations.
• Coordinate and oversee all accreditation activities, including self-studies, interim reports, and site visits.
• Ensure that the College meets all MSCHE standards and requirements and prepare required documentation promptly.
• Develop and implement assessment plans for non-academic divisions and departments, aligning assessment activities with institutional goals.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Use assessment findings to identify areas for improvement and support the development of action plans.
• Direct operations involved in the research, review, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data used in assessing institutional effectiveness and student success.
• Communicate assessment results and insights to various stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, and college leadership.
• Pursue opportunities where strategic research can drive significant outcomes and shape data into strategic priorities.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of plans to address recommendations from accreditation reviews.
• Provide training and support to faculty and staff on accreditation processes and requirements.
• Recommend policies and procedures to improve the School's institutional effectiveness programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree