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The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness (AVPIE) is responsible for providing Academic Affairs leadership on accreditation, academic planning, assessment, institutional research, and budgetary matters under the Provost’s Office.  The AVPIE utilizes data collection and resource analysis to conceptualize, organize, and prioritize objectives for institutional improvement and reaccreditation. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness:

• Provide leadership to the Institutional Effectiveness unit in the areas of academic programming, institutional research, planning and assessment, institutional accreditation, and strategic plan implementation.
• Serve as the institutional accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), liaison for the University. The AVP coordinates accreditation efforts, including reaffirmation, substantive change, annual profiles, periodic reports, as well as providing monitoring, tracking, and support for specialized program accreditations.
• Ensure that compliance with SACSCOC accreditation requirements is incorporated into the University’s planning and evaluation process.
• Provide leadership and vision to strategic planning initiatives, including academic planning and campus planning efforts.
• Oversee budget planning and analysis for Institutional Effectiveness, including budget requests, position management, requisitions, and analysis of financial information to support decision-making and planning.
• Oversee Institutional Research and reporting of requested data to external agencies, including the Louisiana Board of Regents, the University of Louisiana System Office, IPEDS, and other state and national officials/agencies.
• Oversee academic planning and review, curriculum management, academic policies, academic fee assessment, and academic facilities usage.
• Oversee internal program review to study the viability of current programs and the creation of new programs.
• Manage and analyze institutional data effectively using institution-wide reports and dashboards for senior leadership and other University stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development of an organizational culture of evidence within the institution and support the development and assessment of college-wide institutional goals, student learning outcomes, and administrative/educational support outcomes.
• Oversee administration of survey data, including National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE), Faculty Student Satisfaction Engagement (FSSE), Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), U.S. News and World Report, Great Colleges to Work For, and other ranking and satisfaction survey data.
• Collaborate with college executive officers to implement elements of the campus and division(s) strategic plan.
• Serve on university committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

-An earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university
-At least 5 years of progressive and meaningful experience in an administrative-level leadership role
-Knowledge of institutional effectiveness processes
-Excellent communication with proven leadership skills
-Adeptness and experience in team-oriented environments
-Multi-year planning and budgeting experience
-Knowledge of current best practices in academic programming, assessment, institutional research, and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

-Proficiency in data analysis and management
-Experience in utilizing data and research to make recommendations on institutional issues
-Experience in collegial teamwork in the context of an Academic Affairs unit with several Associate Vice Presidents, Assistant Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Directors, Deans, and Department Heads.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the second-largest university in the state and is the largest of the nine institutions that comprise the University of Louisiana System. UL Lafayette has been designated an R1 university, indicating "very high research activity," by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the nation’s top tier of public and private research institutions. The U.S. Department of Education rated UL Lafayette as the most affordable in the state. 

Nearly 19,000 students attend. The institution awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Curricula are diverse with offerings from the humanities to scientific research. It’s a national leader in areas like computer science, biology and nursing. 

UL Lafayette has a mission to educate undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of arts, sciences and professional programs and to conduct research in these fields. Admission to the University is selective, based on courses completed and academic performance. 

Its student-athletes, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns®, compete in NCAA Division I, the highest level of collegiate competition. 

The campus is located in the heart of Acadiana – a rich Cajun and Creole cultural area known for its extraordinary food, music, festivals and quality of life.

The Academic Affairs Division and the Office of the Provost promote an on-campus learning environment that enhances student outcomes by further developing academic programs, fosters the integration of research in academic programs to promote undergraduate research opportunities and support faculty research, develops strategies to support faculty development, and promotes faculty engagement in academic governance.

As part of the Academic Affairs Division, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness provides support and leadership through planning, assessment, data analysis, data reporting, performance monitoring, and project management that work to support UL Lafayette’s mission, services, programs, and student success. The office houses the Offices of Academic Programs, Assessment, Institutional Research, and Academic Planning & Initiatives.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers a comprehensive benefit package, that includes programs to enhance the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff, and retirees.  (https://humanresources.louisiana.edu/benefits)