Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Location: Huston-Tillotson University - AUSTIN, TX 78702 · Salary:
$105,000.00 Salary/year
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant/Associate Vice President (AVP) for Institutional Effectiveness
provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University's comprehensive
institutional effectiveness framework, including assessment, accreditation,
data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures
alignment between institutional planning, academic and administrative
assessment, and data-informed decision-making in support of the University's
mission and strategic priorities.
The AVP serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and works collaboratively
across divisions to promote a culture of evidence, accountability, and
continuous improvement.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy
Provide vision, leadership, and direction for institutional effectiveness,
assessment, and accreditation activities.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of institutional
effectiveness plans aligned with the University's strategic plan.
Serve as a senior advisor on institutional performance, outcomes, and
continuous improvement strategies.
Accreditation & Compliance
Coordinate and manage all regional and programmatic accreditation
processes, ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies.
Serve as the institutional liaison to accrediting agencies.
Lead preparation of self-studies, compliance reports, and reaffirmation
processes.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the
institution's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in alignment with SACSCOC
requirements.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
Oversee institutional assessment processes, including academic program
assessment, administrative unit assessment, and co-curricular evaluation.
Ensure assessment results are used to inform planning, resource
allocation, and improvement efforts.
Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on assessment
methodologies and best practices.
Administer and analyze institutional surveys (e.g., NSSE, FSSE, alumni,
and employer satisfaction surveys) and translate results into actionable
insights for institutional decision-making.
Data Analytics & Reporting
Direct the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to
support decision-making.
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of institutional data.
Serve as the institution's IPEDS Keyholder and oversee IPEDS, THECB, and
other state, federal, and external agency reporting requirements.
Support compliance, performance reporting, and outcomes assessment for
Title III and other federal grant programs.
Coordinate institutional submissions to external surveys and rankings
(e.g., Common Data Set, U.S. News & World Report, NACUBO, and AGB).
Develop and maintain student success analytics, including retention,
persistence, and graduation modeling, to support early-alert and student
intervention strategies.
Establish and maintain institutional data governance practices, including
FERPA compliance, data stewardship, and oversight of data sharing
agreements.
Planning & Effectiveness Integration
Integrate strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment processes into a
cohesive institutional effectiveness model.
Lead the execution, monitoring, and annual reporting of the University's
strategic plan, including ownership of institutional KPIs and progress
dashboards.
Monitor progress toward institutional goals and key performance
indicators.
Provide regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior
leadership, the President's Cabinet, and the Board of Trustees.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with academic and administrative leaders to embed a culture of
assessment and continuous improvement.
Serve on institutional committees and task forces as appropriate.
Communicate institutional effectiveness findings clearly to diverse
stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in higher education, public
administration, research, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience with a
doctorate or 10 or more years with a master's degree in institutional
effectiveness, institutional research, accreditation, or a closely related
area within higher education.
Demonstrated experience with SACSCOC accreditation, including the
Principles of Accreditation, reaffirmation, 5th-year interim reports, and
substantive change processes.
Strong analytical, data interpretation, and reporting skills.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a small private institution or HBCU.
Experience integrating assessment with strategic planning and budgeting.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI;
experience with assessment management platforms (e.g., Watermark,
Nuventive, Weave); and familiarity with SQL and a statistical package
such as SPSS or R.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of higher education assessment, accreditation standards, and
institutional effectiveness practices.
Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable
insights.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and senior
leadership.
High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
SUPERVISION
This position reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
SALARY RANGE
$105,000 Annually, plus benefits!
POSITION STATUS
Full-time; in-person.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during accreditation
cycles or reporting deadlines.
Periodic travel required for accreditation activities, professional
conferences (e.g., SACSCOC Annual Meeting, AIR Forum), and external
trainings.
SETTING
Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of
higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-
related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus
near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United
Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College
Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities,
natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University
is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all
ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities,
their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which
allows an environment of personalized attention to students.
