• Email: hr@indwes.edu
• Phone: 765-677-2117

• Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison on all matters related to institutional research and assessment
• Manage the daily operations of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with university leaders in identifying institutional research and assessment needs and enhancing data-informed decision-making processes across the institution
• Direct research and assessment initiatives that identify trends related to institutional strategic priorities
• Collaborate with appropriate university committees and councils to develop and maintain policies/procedures related to institutional research and assessment
• Maintain processes for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting essential data related to the institution’s environment, priorities, and performance to internal/external stakeholders and governmental agencies
• Provide general oversight for all student and employee surveys to ensure they align with commonly accepted ethical standards, comply with institutional policies/procedures, and adequately protect research participants
• Serve as the Academic Regulatory Compliance Officer of the institution and chair/co-chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with curricular and cocurricular leaders to identify assessment-related needs and enhance continuous improvement processes across the institution
• Lead professional development efforts associated with establishing and enhancing a culture of assessment and continuous improvement across the institution
• Champion the institutional commitment to a centralized approach to assessment by providing administrative support to faculty and staff engaged in the work of assessment
• Curate evidence file that demonstrates the institutional commitment to regular evaluation and continuous improvement, including program assessment reports, program review reports, and standardized templates for use across the institution
• Serve as a resource to members of the University Assessment Council, Institutional Review Board, and other councils/committees engaged in institutional research and assessment work
• Provide support for institutional accreditation and discipline-specific accreditation reporting cycles
• Stay current on institutional research and assessment trends and make recommendations that enhance the services provided to students, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate institutional research and assessment training events for faculty and staff
• Actively engage in professional organizations and maintain intellectual vitality by way of scholarly output and professional presentations at conferences and in other venues
• Serve on councils and committees as needed and represent the university and the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment at events on and off campus
• Integrate emerging technologies and electronic resources that enhance institutional research and assessment
• Manage the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment operational budget
• Supervise employees who serve in the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in a related discipline; doctorate preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in higher education administration, preferably in the areas of either/both institutional research and/or assessment

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, and nonverbal)
• Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse groups
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team towards the fulfillment of a vision
• Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical, data-oriented software tools
• Broad understanding of concepts related to data analytics
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with best practices of qualitative and quantitative research design and methodology
• Knowledge of and experience with conducting program assessment and program review in an educational context
• Possess a broad general knowledge of various academic fields
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (word processing, spreadsheets, email, powerpoint presentations, etc.) and web-based software (Sharepoint, Teams, SmartSheet, etc.)
• Organized and able to maintain records and documents
• Vibrant and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and willing to sign a statement of faith in The Wesleyan Church tradition