Dean for Research, Assessment and Planning
Application Procedure:
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Job Duties
Bunker Hill Community College (www.BHCC.edu) seeks a dynamic Dean for Research, Assessment and Planning. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is part of the academic leadership team whose shared focus is the promotion of student access, success, and achievement. Reporting to the Provost / Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean is part of the academic leadership team whose shared focus is the promotion of student access, success, and achievement.
The Dean will: oversee the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning to sustain relevant, high-quality data collection and analysis, research and evaluation; collaborate with division and program leaders in the development and execution of academic and non-academic program assessment plans and processes; oversee and assure accurate and timely institutional reporting to external constituencies; lead and coordinate on-going accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts; serve as the institutional representative in statewide research and assessment committees; and support the college's IRB and provide guidance in the development and assessment of grant and institutionally-funded research projects. See the full ad here: https://hyattfennell.com/opensearches/dean-for-research-assessment-and-planning/
The Dean will: oversee the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning to sustain relevant, high-quality data collection and analysis, research and evaluation; collaborate with division and program leaders in the development and execution of academic and non-academic program assessment plans and processes; oversee and assure accurate and timely institutional reporting to external constituencies; lead and coordinate on-going accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts; serve as the institutional representative in statewide research and assessment committees; and support the college's IRB and provide guidance in the development and assessment of grant and institutionally-funded research projects. See the full ad here: https://hyattfennell.com/opensearches/dean-for-research-assessment-and-planning/
Job Qualifications
Requirements:
• Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience including effective management of professional staff and personnel.
• Strong analytical skills and quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience proactively utilizing data and research to identify and make recommendations on institutional issues.
• Current knowledge of federal and state higher education policies, issues, regulations, and trends.
• Successful track-record in managing accreditation activities.
• Experience with faculty and staff in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience working with faculty in a shared governance environment.
• Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience including effective management of professional staff and personnel.
• Strong analytical skills and quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience proactively utilizing data and research to identify and make recommendations on institutional issues.
• Current knowledge of federal and state higher education policies, issues, regulations, and trends.
• Successful track-record in managing accreditation activities.
• Experience with faculty and staff in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience working with faculty in a shared governance environment.
Institution Description
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), one of the most diverse and vibrant institutions in Boston, MA that hosts more than 700 international students representing 94 countries, is an open access, multi-campus, urban institution and the largest community college, enrolling more than 16,000 students annually. BHCC spans two campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, complemented by instructional centers across Greater Boston.
Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Application Due Date: 2026-06-02
Job Start Date: 2026-06-30
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning
State/Province/Region: MA
Institution: Bunker Hill Community College
Reports To: N/A
Staff # Reporting to Position: 1
Reports In Office: Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning
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