• Lead institutional effectiveness efforts, including academic and administrative assessment, strategic planning support, and outcomes reporting.
• Coordinate and support regional and specialized accreditation processes, including compliance with SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards and programmatic accreditation standards.
• Act as a trusted liaison with the SCHEV Academic Affairs Office and take a lead role in the university’s proposal development and submissions to SCHEV
• Provide leadership and guidance to academic departments on the development and  assessment of student learning outcomes and academic program review.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and assess the activities of professional staff members responsible for various areas within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Ensure that the office staff is well trained and effective. Provide guidance on projects and assist staff members when they encounter difficulties with a task.
• Develop and implement institutional effectiveness policies and best practices that align with university goals and ensure that program review, assessment and reporting systems align with programmatic and institutional accreditation standards.
• Design and conduct research studies with particular emphasis on student and faculty outcomes to include student learning, student success, and faculty morale. Prepare and present clear, concise, and accurate reports to senior leadership, faculty committees, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research and other stakeholders to ensure data-informed decision-making.
• Develop and deliver training and resources to faculty and staff to support assessment, curriculum development, institutional planning initiatives, and SCHEV approvals. Represent the university at state, regional, and national meetings related to institutional effectiveness, assessment, accreditation, and higher education policy.

• Master’s degree required in Education, Education Research, Social Sciences, Business, Applied Statistics or a related field required, doctoral degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in institutional effectiveness, accreditation, assessment, institutional research, curriculum development or a closely related area in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education accreditation processes (especially SACSCOC) and familiarity with SCHEV requirements and procedures.
• Strong understanding of current and innovative practices in assessment methodologies and curriculum development.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units and gain consensus among varied constituents.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with data systems and reporting tools (e.g., Watermark, SPSS, SAS, R, Banner, Qualtrics, or similar platforms).
• Ability to handle high pressure, particularly when accreditation reports are due, with responsibility for meeting deadlines, managing a diverse range of tasks and resolving issues quickly and Effectively.
• Experience working in a public university or state system in Virginia preferred
• Experience with SCHEV proposal submissions preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in higher education preferred
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in higher education policy, planning, and accountability preferred

Radford University is a public, comprehensive institution located in Radford, Virginia, nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains along the New River. Established in 1910, it has evolved from a women's teacher training school into a dynamic university offering a broad spectrum of academic programs. The university provides 76 undergraduate degree programs across 47 disciplines, 27 master's programs, and 6 doctoral programs, including specialized degrees in health sciences. It is recognized for its strong faculty-student relationships, innovative use of technology in education, and a vibrant campus life.

Radford University's 211-acre campus features American classical architecture and is home to over 7,800 students. The university fosters a student-centered environment, emphasizing student empowerment, inclusiveness, and community engagement. As a member of the NCAA Division I Big South Conference, Radford competes in 16 varsity sports. The campus boasts over 200 student organizations, offering ample opportunities for leadership development, community service, and extracurricular involvement. Radford University is committed to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into its operations and academic programs. This commitment is reflected in its national recognition for sustainability efforts.  Radford was recently earned a STARS silver rating.

The City of Radford offers a high quality of life and is a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts—just recently, Radford University was named the Top Adventure College by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.  In addition, Radford was recently recognized with the new Carnegie “Opportunity College and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings” classification, a distinction awarded to only 16% of U.S. institutions and just three public universities in Virginia. This designation reflects our commitment to serving first-generation, low-income, and historically underserved students—and to ensuring that our graduates achieve strong outcomes after college.