Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

U.S. Army War College•Fort Leavenworth, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), established under Title 10 USC. The initial appointment may be for up to three years and may be renewed in one- to five-year increments. Academic rank and salary depend on the selectee’s academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments. The position may be located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, or Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; applicants must state their location preferences. The role includes a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. The Vice Provost evaluates program quality and supports continuous improvement across the institution and its academic programs. The role leads the Army War College’s accreditation activities and assists with accreditation efforts at Army University component colleges and academies. It develops assessment policy and annual assessment strategies, including metrics, reports, and dashboards, and coordinates assessment across the Army University enterprise. The position produces analyses and recommendations that can influence educational policy at the Army War College, Army University, the Department of the Army, the Joint Force, and the Department of War. The Vice Provost advises the Academic and Research Board and establishes policies for the Army War College and Army University Human Research Protection Program. The role also collaborates with civilian and military institutions to gather and share best practices; teaches, conducts research, and provides service under institutional policies; and counsels staff and faculty on institutional improvement, assessment, and human research protection. The position may serve as the Designated Federal Official for the Army Education Advisory Committee or a subcommittee, including planning and conducting semiannual meetings. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. This is a term appointment in the excepted service, not to exceed three years, with possible extensions or renewals. The appointment includes a one- or two-year trial period, depending on preference eligibility. Multiple positions may be filled. A recruitment incentive and PCS allowances may be authorized.

Requirements

Meet the basic requirement through a bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science or an appropriate related discipline; a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in the field; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge of behavioral or social sciences.
Submit transcripts with the application if qualifying based on education; official transcripts must be provided if selected.
Demonstrate a strong command of institutional effectiveness, institutional research, and academic assessment.
Demonstrate experience overseeing military and/or academic accreditation programs and ensuring compliance with institutional standards and regulations.
Have experience with Human Research Protection and Institutional Review Boards.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse constituents and work collaboratively and cooperatively.
Be able to work semi-independently and manage time and projects efficiently and effectively.
Be able to use visual data tools to tell stories and present data clearly to non-technical audiences.
Be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Be able to meet suitability or fitness requirements, as determined through a background investigation.
Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
If currently on active duty and applying under the stated provision, submit the required armed-forces certification regarding expected honorable discharge or release within 120 days and compensable service-connected disability; provide DD Form 214 or equivalent documentation before appointment.
If using foreign education, provide an evaluation showing equivalence to accredited U.S. education or documentation of full credit granted by a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Complete the applicable one- or two-year trial period.
Use direct deposit for pay.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Higher Learning Commission, and/or the Officer Professional Military Education Policy (CJCSI 1800.01G).

Responsibilities

Evaluate program quality and enable continuous improvement of the institution and its academic programs.
Communicate, convey, and visualize informed conclusions and recommendations to explain the meaning behind data.
Lead accreditation activities for the Army War College and assist with accreditation activities for Army University component colleges and academies.
Formulate and implement assessment policy and an annual assessment strategy, including metrics, reports, and dashboards covering the academic mission and institutional support.
Assist in coordinating assessment actions across the Army University enterprise.
Produce reports and recommendations that inform educational policies of the Army War College, Army University, the Department of the Army, the Joint Force, and the Department of War.
Advise the Academic and Research Board.
Establish policies for the Army War College and Army University Human Research Protection Program.
Collaborate with civilian and military institutions to collect and share best practices.
Teach, conduct research, and provide service in accordance with institutional policies.
Counsel staff and faculty on institutional improvement, assessment, and human research protection.
Potentially serve as the Designated Federal Official for the Army Education Advisory Committee or a subcommittee, including planning and executing semiannual meetings.