Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Alabama Community College System•Birmingham, AL

45d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Director of Institutional Effectiveness oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and is responsible for supporting data-informed decision-making, internal assessment processes, and external reporting. Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Information Technology, the Director leads short-term institutional effectiveness projects and provides operational leadership for the planning, research, and assessment functions of the College.

Requirements

Strong understanding of assessment, accreditation standards, and institutional research in a higher education setting.
Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, SPSS, Argos).
Experience managing institutional data systems and producing compliance reports.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate data effectively to varied audiences.
Skill in developing surveys and using survey platforms.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to supervise staff and foster collaboration across college departments.
Understanding of federal, state, and accrediting body reporting requirements.
Master's degree from an accredited institution in higher education required.
Three years of full-time professional employment experience in institutional effectiveness, assessment, or institutional research required, with supervisory responsibilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ellucian Banner, IPEDS reporting, SACSCOC accreditation, and Argos reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, implementation, and documentation of academic and non-academic assessment and evaluation processes.
Manage the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data for use in institutional planning, accreditation, program review, and continuous improvement.
Supervise and support staff in institutional research, reporting, and assessment functions.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of internal and external data requests, including federal, state, and accreditation-related reporting (e.g., IPEDS, ACCS, SACSCOC).
Guide the preparation of annual reports such as the Statistical Profile, Fall Facts, and Enrollment Summaries.
Maintain oversight of the College's survey administration and reporting processes.
Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and administrators in developing assessment tools and interpreting institutional data.
Oversee data verification and integrity procedures and ensure quality control across all IE reporting.
Develop effective data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Argos, SQL, Excel, and web-based platforms.
Collaborate with IT staff to support access to institutional data and improve user-facing reporting systems.
Represent the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on college committees and working groups as assigned.