Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness

Posting Details Posting Summary Classification Title Research and Planning Administrator Classification Code BB40 Pay Grade GEN10 Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No Subject to Credit Check No Internal Title Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness Department Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 12 mo. Hours per week 37.5 hours per week Normal Work Schedule M-Th 8am-5pm, F 8am-12:30pm Job Details Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness in the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis . The Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness plans and directs assessment and accreditation activities in support of the University's mission, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts. Assists the Director with projects that aid the University community in determining that the overall goals, objectives, and priorities of the University are being met through the stated goals and objectives of individual departmental units, along with effective implementation of assessment priorities. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders on assessment and accreditation. How to

Apply:

Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121289 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Also required is a minimum of three (3) years of research, accreditation, assessment, evaluation, and/or institutional effectiveness experience in a higher education environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

A master's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of accreditation, assessment, evaluation, and/or institutional effectiveness experience in a higher education environment is preferred. Demonstrated experience in project management and team supervision. Strong experience in institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation processes. Duties include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to create and implement assessment initiatives including analyzing outcomes to improve institutional effectiveness, student learning, and continuous improvement. Partner with the University-Wide Assessment Committee and its subcommittees to review assessment plans and results, manage projects, facilitate discussions, and share results across the institution. Oversee the technical system for collecting, analyzing, and distributing assessment data and findings. Manage aspects of the accreditation process, ensuring compliance with institutional and program-specific accreditation standards. Coordinate data collection and analysis efforts, collaborate with academic departments to provide consultation for program accreditation, and manage accreditation-related documentation. Ensure that accreditation websites are continuously updated and that all required information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Lead the development and implementation of assessment strategies for departmental and university-wide initiatives aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborate with campus partners to advance strategic planning and support the program review process. Develop and deliver workshops and educational opportunities to enhance faculty and staff assessment knowledge and practices. Develop comprehensive documentation and written materials to support and enhance assessment efforts, including maintaining and updating assessment website content and supporting overall website content management to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with institutional needs. Provide direct supervision to assigned staff, including monitoring progress, verifying the accuracy and completeness of work products, supporting effective communication with campus partners, and fostering professional development. Research and Planning Administrator (BB40/61121690/ FTE -S01133P), full-time position with benefits.

SC State Pay Grade:

GEN10 .

Salary range:

$57,700.00 (minimum) - $80,800.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Also required is a minimum of three (3) years of research, accreditation, assessment, evaluation, and/or institutional effectiveness experience in a higher education environment. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of accreditation, assessment, evaluation, and/or institutional effectiveness experience in a higher education environment is preferred. Demonstrated experience in project management and team supervision. Strong experience in institutional effectiveness, assessment, and accreditation processes. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the value and importance of sound assessment practices. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with units across the University. Excellent data analysis skills. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Excellent management and communication skills. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

FTE-S01133P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05/15/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/26/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121289 Job Duties Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • What is your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral • Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of research, accreditation, assessment, evaluation, and/or institutional effectiveness experience in a higher education environment? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Resume Reference List Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3