Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research, Assessment, Accreditation, and Planning Greater Springfield, IL Area

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

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 appropriate preparation for self-studies, reports, and site visits;

Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College's institutional assessment framework, including assessment of student learning outcomes, academic and administrative effectiveness, and institutional effectiveness;

Provides leadership and oversight for the College's periodic academic and non-academic program review processes, ensuring that findings are used to inform program improvement, institutional priorities, and resource allocation;

Coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the College's strategic and long-range planning processes in collaboration with senior executive leadership and College governance bodies;

Oversees institutional research and reporting functions, including the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data related to enrollment, student success, academic programs, institutional performance, and other areas necessary to support institutional decision-making;

Provides administrative oversight of institutional reporting to federal, state, and external agencies, including SUNY, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and other required reporting systems, to promote accuracy, consistency, and timeliness;

Collaborates with Information Technology, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Finance, and other administrative units to improve institutional data systems, reporting processes, and the effective use of information;

Oversees the development and use of institutional performance indicators, dashboards, benchmarking, and analytical reports to monitor progress toward institutional goals and support evidence-based decision-making;

Assists the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and other senior executive leaders in identifying institutional priorities and evaluating resource allocation decisions based on strategic planning, institutional research, assessment findings, and program review results;

Monitors trends and developments in higher education and the external environment to inform institutional planning, program development, and strategic decision-making;

Promotes the systematic use of institutional research, assessment findings, and program review results to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support institutional accountability;

Works collaboratively with faculty, department chairs, deans, administrators, and College governance committees to strengthen institutional capacity for assessment, accreditation, research, and planning;

Coordinates professional development and institutional communication efforts designed to strengthen understanding of accreditation requirements, assessment practices, data interpretation, and continuous improvement;

Represents IRAAP on appropriate institutional committees, provides reports and recommendations to senior executive leadership and College governance bodies, and serves as a liaison with external agencies;

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission, purpose, and programs of a comprehensive community college and to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Broad knowledge of institutional research, assessment, accreditation, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness; ability to provide executive leadership and oversight across these functions and coordinate their integration to support institutional decision-making and continuous improvement; understanding of the use of institutional data and assessment findings to inform planning and resource allocation; familiarity with regional and specialized accreditation requirements, including those of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff, manage complex institutional initiatives, and establish organizational priorities; strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with senior executive leadership, faculty, administrators, staff, and governance bodies; sound professional judgment, initiative, tact, and discretion; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master's degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, institutional research, public administration, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education administration, institutional research, assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or strategic planning, including experience supervising professional staff or coordinating institutional initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience providing administrative leadership or oversight for institutional research, assessment, accreditation, or strategic planning functions;

Demonstrated experience with regional or specialized program accreditation processes, including preparation of self-study reports, institutional documentation, or accreditation site visits;

Experience coordinating institutional assessment, academic or non-academic program review, or strategic planning activities;

Familiarity with institutional data management, analytical reporting, and the use of data to support institutional decision-making and continuous improvement;

Experience working collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative staff, and institutional governance bodies in a community college setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.

Contact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.

Our mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise. At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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