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Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, the Director of Institutional Effectiveness works closely with the senior staff, faculty, and staff to support planning, decision-making, and assessment at the College. The Director collects, organizes. analyzes, and reports on data to relevant stakeholders and coordinates submission of data to external organizations and agencies.

• Translate data and communicate it effectively for the use of the college community.
• Calculate, tabulate, and submit timely and accurate submission of institutional data to IPEDS, PA state agencies, and other agencies as requested.
• Maintain official college statistical records in the Washington & Jefferson College factbook.
• Analyze data from internal college surveys as well as national level survey assessment instruments such as the SSI, NSSE, FSSE, BCSSE, and HEDS Surveys.
• Manage the college survey policy and calendar.
• Monitor basic compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Actively participate in the College's accreditation related activities. Respond to all requests from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Serve as the College's ALO.
• Support a comprehensive college-wide assessment strategy (academic and administrative) and plan. Maintain all college assessment records through annual reports (maintained and stored in the assessment software). Oversee the purchase and use of assessment software.
• Develop and train faculty/staff on the assessment procedures and processes.
• Oversee the electronic course evaluation system and course evaluations for all faculty. (SmartEvals).
• Serve on the Data Integrity Group.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or higher credential in a relevant field with strong data analysis skills.
• The ability to think strategically, raise relevant questions, and exercise institutional leadership with respect to overall institutional effectiveness.
• The ability to use data and assessment results to help develop institutional strategies.
• Strong writing and speaking abilities.
• The ability to work well with others in diverse teams and to use appropriate discretion.
• Demonstrated experience with college accreditation procedures.
• A knowledge of and experience with external assessment instruments (e.g., NSSE, CIRP, and HEDS).
• At least three years' related experience in a college or university setting.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Community

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.