Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness Goodwin College - 4.1 East Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Master's degree in business administration Stakeholder engagement Education administration Strategic management Economics Statistics Student performance assessment strategies Educational Administration Faculty collaboration Strategic planning in education Student performance data analysis Research Master's degree Public Administration Driver's License Policy & process development Education Master's degree in educational administration Team management Driving Decision making Master's degree in statistics Organizational skills Annual budget preparation Business Administration LMS Data collection Senior level Business Ad-hoc reporting Data-driven decision making Communication skills Stakeholder management Full Job Description Description The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Goodwin University is seeking candidates for the position of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Institutional Effectiveness. This full-time position supports institutional decision-making, accreditation work, program development, strategic planning, and outcomes assessment by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on a wide variety of institutional analytics. The Associate Vice President will oversee the Division for Online Studies, and the work associated with maintaining the learning management system, supporting the online delivery of instruction. The position works closely with a broad range of internal and external constituents to carry out activities and ensure that results are incorporated into college planning and continuous improvement efforts. This position provides leadership for the ongoing and systemic collection, analysis, and interpretation of assessment data that influence institutional decision making and policy development, and oversight of the online learning division. This position has secondary responsibilities for supporting the development of external funding opportunities offered by state, federal, private, and corporate foundations, as well as supporting the annual budgeting process. This position will be located in East Hartford CT.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) Work collegially with a diverse community of internal and external constituents when responding to monthly, annual, and ad hoc data requests. Works with faculty, staff and institutional leaders to develop priorities and benchmarks that link planning with institutional/program improvement and monitors' progress. Analyze academic and cocurricular assessment data, and use appropriate methods to report results, with particular emphasis on findings that influence institutional decision-making and policy development. Support institutional research team including a director and research analysts. Supervise staff roles leading and coordinating assessment and program development activities. Supervise staff roles leading and coordinating instructional D activities. Collaborate with faculty members and administrative staff on the preparation and development of research grant opportunities. Serve as point person for new program development, new accreditation activity, and expansion opportunities. Oversee organization and coordination of accreditation site visits. Consults with academic units in developing, measuring, and analyzing both student learning outcomes and performance outcomes as related to the campus Strategic Plan. Works with faculty and staff to develop models, measures, core indicators, and benchmarks that link planning with institutional/program improvement. Works with faculty and instructional and student services administrators to carry out effective program/function review and assessment processes; facilitates use of assessment results in unit and campus planning. Attend President's Cabinet in lieu of divisional Vice President when requested. Perform additional duties assigned to advance the support for stakeholder decision-making.

Other Functions :

Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates. Continuing professional development and training; keeps current with trends. Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Interested individuals must possess strong oral and written communication skills (ability to relay data issues in an organized and easily understandable fashion) Excellent organizational skills with a keen orientation to detail, deadline, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills independently Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity. Qualifications Master's degree in Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Statistics, or related field required 3-5 years of relevant experience required, 5-7 years preferred Demonstrated experience and prudence handling confidential information required

Special Requirements :

Valid Driver's License and own insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Vision requirements: _X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less) _X_ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more) _X_ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors) _X_ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point) _X_ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) ___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance 401k employer match Employee & dependent life insurance Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents PTO program Flexible work schedules (This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)