Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research, Assessment, Accreditation, and Planning
Department:
Institutional Research, Assessment, Accreditation and Planning (IRAAP)
Salary/Hourly
$80,000.00 Annual
Union/Position Status:
SES
Posting Closing Date:
December 10, 2026
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening before the posting closing date.
Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves providing executive leadership, administration, and oversight of the College's Institutional Research, Assessment, Accreditation, and Planning (IRAAP) functions. The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is responsible for integrating institutional research, data management and analysis, institutional assessment, accreditation, program review, and strategic planning to support institutional effectiveness, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
The incumbent provides direct supervision to the Director of Research and the Director of Assessment and Accreditation, establishing institutional priorities and ensuring coordination between the College's research and analytical functions and its assessment, accreditation, and planning activities. The position plays a principal leadership role in coordinating institutional and specialized program accreditation efforts, including the College's responsibilities to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and other external accrediting agencies, working in collaboration with the College's designated Accreditation Liaison Officer.
The incumbent works collaboratively with senior executive leadership, academic and administrative departments, faculty, staff, and College governance bodies to promote a coordinated, evidence-based approach to institutional planning, accountability, resource allocation, and improvement. General supervision is exercised over professional and support staff within IRAAP. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Provides executive leadership and administrative oversight for the College's Institutional Research, Assessment, Accreditation, and Planning (IRAAP) functions, ensuring coordination and integration across these areas;
- Directly supervises the Director of Research and the Director of Assessment and Accreditation, establishing priorities, coordinating work plans, monitoring progress, and supporting staff development;
- Provides strategic direction for the integration of institutional data collection, management, reporting, and analysis with assessment, accreditation, program review, and institutional planning activities;
- Plays a principal leadership role in coordinating the College's regional accreditation activities with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), including self-study preparation, institutional reporting, evidence collection, site visits, and ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, in collaboration with the College's designated Accreditation Liaison Officer;
- Provides institutional leadership and oversight for specialized program accreditation, working with academic leadership, department chairs, program directors, and accreditation coordinators to ensure...
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