The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment (AVP-IRA) collaborates with senior leadership to lead the design, integration, and deployment of data-informed strategies to improve institutional effectiveness and guide strategic change. Reporting to the Provost and working closely with the President and the President's Cabinet, the AVP-IRA plays a leadership role in data governance, collaborating with various data stewards across campus to ensure accountability to institutional goals/objectives and external standards.  The AVP-IRA brings research to bear on student success initiatives, including convening or supporting ad hoc committees and task forces devoted to these efforts. The AVP-IRA plays a central role in accreditation and provides guidance to campus partners regarding development, collection, and use of their data to assess progress on institutional priorities and strategic indicators.

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA) at Carleton College is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and relevant data and analysis to support institutional planning, decision-making, and assessment. IRA collaborates with units across the college to promote a culture of evidence-based practice and continuous evaluation, and to facilitate the college's mission of providing an exceptional liberal arts education.

To apply and for a complete list of position details, responsibilities, and requirements, click here. 

Applications received by July 1, 2025, will receive full consideration.

Required:

• Master’s degree, with Ph.D. preferred, in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, higher education administration, social sciences).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in institutional research and assessment.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to oversee and prioritize multiple projects. Attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a high-functioning team.
• Curious, creative, and a strategic thinker with the ability to align institutional research and assessment efforts with the college’s strategic goals.
• Knowledge and experience in data science, statistics, education, or social science research, including both quantitative and qualitative research skills

Preferred:

• Technical proficiency with enterprise software systems, preferably including Workday.
• Professional experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with assessment of student learning and institutional effectiveness.
• Experience with higher education processes including accreditation, compliance, and reporting.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 20 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.