Director of Academic Effectiveness
Application Procedure:
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Required application materials: resume and cover letter.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Required application materials: resume and cover letter.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Job Duties
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Effectiveness. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the institution's institutional accreditation.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean (VCAA), the Director serves as UMN Morris's Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and leads the institution's assessment, institutional research, and program review enterprise. The Director translates institutional data into actionable insight for academic leadership, faculty governance, and strategic planning, and is a key contributor to the campus's retention and student success strategy through analysis, evidence, and coordination.
The Director provides direct supervision to Institutional Research staff and functional direction to the campus's Faculty Assessment Fellows. The strongest candidates will have sound judgment, the confidence to present difficult findings candidly, and the ability to work collaboratively with shared governance and units across the university.
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean (VCAA), the Director serves as UMN Morris's Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and leads the institution's assessment, institutional research, and program review enterprise. The Director translates institutional data into actionable insight for academic leadership, faculty governance, and strategic planning, and is a key contributor to the campus's retention and student success strategy through analysis, evidence, and coordination.
The Director provides direct supervision to Institutional Research staff and functional direction to the campus's Faculty Assessment Fellows. The strongest candidates will have sound judgment, the confidence to present difficult findings candidly, and the ability to work collaboratively with shared governance and units across the university.
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
- BA/BS degree plus 6 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in accreditation, academic assessment, institutional research, program review, or a closely related institutional effectiveness function.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate institutional data to diverse audiences, including faculty, administrators, and external bodies.
- Capacity to work collaboratively within a shared governance environment.
Preferred:
- Doctorate.
- Direct experience with regional accreditation, specifically HLC processes.
- Experience with retention research, student success analytics, or assessment of high-impact practices.
Institution Description
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Effectiveness. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the institution's institutional accreditation.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean (VCAA), the Director serves as UMN Morris's Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and leads the institution's assessment, institutional research, and program review enterprise. The Director translates institutional data into actionable insight for academic leadership, faculty governance, and strategic planning, and is a key contributor to the campus's retention and student success strategy through analysis, evidence, and coordination.
The Director provides direct supervision to Institutional Research staff and functional direction to the campus's Faculty Assessment Fellows. The strongest candidates will have sound judgment, the confidence to present difficult findings candidly, and the ability to work collaboratively with shared governance and units across the university.
Responsibilities:
Pay Range: $78,000 - $92,500
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Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
Application Due Date: 2026-07-31
Job Start Date: 2026-08-31
Salary: $78000 - $92500
City: Morris
State/Province/Region: MN
Institution: University of Minnesota Morris
Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Staff # Reporting to Position: 2
Reports In Office: Academic Affairs
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