Director of Institutional Assessment

Highlands College • Birmingham, AL

80d

About The Position

The Director of Institutional Assessment provides strategic leadership and oversight for the college’s institutional assessment processes, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement that supports student learning, operational effectiveness, and institutional mission fulfillment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing assessment systems that leverage advanced data analytics — including artificial intelligence (AI) — to provide actionable insights for decision-making across academic and administrative units. The Director collaborates with teammates and leadership to develop assessment strategies, analyze institutional data, and translate findings into practical recommendations that drive quality enhancement and accreditation compliance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting others, coaching, and training to improve performance.
• Encourages the contribution of others and takes their views into account.
• Highly focused, self-started with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to design and execute robust data analysis, applying advanced statistical methods and AI-driven techniques to produce actionable insights.
• Skilled in using AI and machine learning tools for predictive analytics, natural language processing, and trend forecasting in higher education contexts.
• Proficiency in creating interactive dashboards and visual reports using platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Strong ability to develop and implement effective learning outcomes assessment plans and performance measurement systems.
• Capability to connect data insights to institutional goals, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Skilled at working with diverse stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional discussions, and building consensus on assessment priorities.
• Ability to translate complex data findings into clear, accessible narratives for varied audiences including leadership, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to design and deliver professional development on assessment, data literacy, and AI tools for faculty and staff.
• Understanding of higher education accreditation standards, data governance, and FERPA compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regional and programmatic accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and CRM platforms in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive assessment systems for academic programs, co-curricular activities, and administrative units.
• Ensure assessment processes align with accreditation standards, strategic plan goals, and institutional priorities.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of learning outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Facilitate the use of assessment results for continuous improvement at all levels of the institution.
• Utilize advanced statistical and data analytics techniques to extract actionable insights from institutional data.
• Lead the integration of AI tools to enhance data collection, predictive modeling, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Develop AI-driven dashboards and visualization tools for leadership, faculty, and staff to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in AI and analytics for higher education assessment.
• Prepare institutional reports and documentation for regional and specialized accreditation agencies.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation and governmental reporting requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison for institutional assessment-related accreditation visits and audits.
• Partner with team leads to develop measurable outcomes and effective assessment plans.
• Provide training and workshops on assessment best practices, data interpretation, and AI-assisted analytics.
• Communicate assessment results and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Participate in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
• Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Minimal physical activity required.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time at a desk/computer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree