Executive Director of Research, Planning, Assessment, and Effectiveness
Salary
$110,000.00 Annually
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Institutional Effectiveness/Planning
Job Number
2023-00006
Closing
3/23/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
The Executive Director of Institutional Research, Planning, Assessment, and
Effectiveness reports to the President and is responsible for providing
leadership, data, and analysis necessary to support campus planning, decision-
making, completing requested and mandated reports, and fostering a culture of
assessment and continuous improvement. Specific duties include but are not
limited to developing and administering the evaluation and quality assurance
functions for the college district. The Executive Director leads the strategic
planning and accreditation efforts, serves as a member of the President's
Cabinet, and is the liaison to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.
Essential Functions
Develops and leads institutional planning processes that result in the
creation of strategic and operational plans for the college.
Coordinates with other college planning functions such as capital funding
requests and facilities master plan development to ensure integrated
planning.
Reviews and supports planning processes and systems and recommends changes
to enhance effectiveness.
Designs and conducts research and analyzes and interprets quantitative and
qualitative data to inform institutional planning and decision-making.
Consults with faculty, staff, and external partners on research questions
and program/project design; provides supporting data to demonstrate need
and document outcomes.
Coordinates documentation and reporting of institutional outcomes and
indicators as defined in the mission, college core themes, strategic plan,
and other institutional initiatives.
Designs, reviews, and selects survey instruments to provide program and
institutional data; oversees large-scale survey implementation.
Creates reports and presentations for a variety of audiences, including
executives and trustees, staff and students, and the public.
Serves as chair of the college's Institutional Review Board, supports
human subjects' ethics training, and maintains external reporting and
management around IRB functions.
Ensures compliance with mandatory institutional data reporting to state
and federal agencies, including IPEDS.
Oversees development of operational objectives and implementation plans
and assists departments and programs in identifying assessment tools and
practices.
Helps support student learning outcomes assessment at the course, program,
and college levels done by instructional and non-instructional programs
and departments.
Oversees and supports grant proposal development to ensure coherence with
college strategic priorities and integration with operational and budget
plans.
Serves as the college's Accreditation Liaison Officer, including
coordination of self-study planning, writing of accreditation reports,
providing data for annual accreditation reports, and overseeing budget
issues around accreditation and other responsibilities as defined by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Oversees and helps manage college data systems, the quality of the data
collected in those systems, data governance, and database development for
reporting and analysis. This is done by using SQL, Microsoft Access and
Excel, and other data tools.
Tracks, analyzes, and forecasts college student enrollments and assists
Administrative Services in using enrollment data to track fiscal impacts.
With the President and other Cabinet members, provides leadership for
achieving institutional priorities and determines the allocation of
resources in support of college operations and objectives.
Manages department budget and supervises staff in accordance with district
policies and procedures.
Regularly reviews and updates college policies and procedures that concern
institutional effectiveness, accreditation, data management, surveys,
human subjects research, data agreements, and data sharing with external
agencies and others assigned by the president.
Assists the president as directed with special projects by providing
research, analysis, recommendations, and reports.
Serves as chair or member of college committees as assigned.
Represents the college at state, regional and national conferences and in
meetings with partners and constituent groups related to collaborative
projects, institutional research, planning, grants, and accreditation.
This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and
responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree plus two to three years of effective experience is
required.
Must have a strong data management and research background, be familiar
with statistical software packages, survey administration, and relational
databases, and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
Five years of progressive experience working in a position that uses
local, state, or national data as part of the daily functions of work.
Experiences with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data.
Ability to develop and deploy a variety of survey instruments and prepare
summary reports of the findings.
Experiences with reading and creating dashboards and working within a
large organizational system.
Ability to generate, create, and explain institutional reports on behalf
of the college.
Supervisorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experiences working in a higher education setting.
Prior experience serving in an institutional effectiveness executive role.
Grant writing experiences.
Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web
and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in
accessible formats.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Customer Service: Knowledge of customer service skills and best practices
with the ability to provide general and specialized student support with
professional courtesy, empathy, and interest in positive problem-solving.
Oral communication: Speak clearly and persuasively, actively listen and
take the time to understand the points being made, including asking
questions as appropriate and responding to questions.
Quality: Accurate and thorough, look for ways to improve and promote
quality, provide feedback to improve performance, monitor own work to
ensure quality.
Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under
pressure, treat others with respect and consideration, and follow through
on commitments.
Problem-solving: Ability to assess situations and think beyond the
immediate issue to anticipate and fulfill future needs before they become
complications.
Technical/computer skills: High level of proficiency and accuracy in
Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canvas, PeopleSoft, and other college
systems; ability to be cross-trained to provide basic technical support.
Student services: Knowledge of college processes such as admissions,
enrollment, and financial aid; ability to be cross-trained to provide
student services support.
FERPA: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and follow FERPA
guidelines.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience
working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty,
and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender, and
racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or
learning disabilities.
Additional Information
Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time administrative exempt position contracted on an annual
basis. The salary for this position is $110,000 annually. The salary will
be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the
remainder of the fiscal year. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet
the needs of the department.
Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an
outstanding benefits package that is worth an additional value equivalent to
about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you
and your dependents includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and
long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave;
reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more
information, please visit our benefits website at:
https: // www. wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html.
Physical Requirements:
Work is typically performed in an office setting and requires the ability
to sit/stand, perform computer data entry, and operate general office
equipment for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to use a computer and a variety of office equipment.
Work Schedule & Environment:
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and
weekend work may be required. Work in a busy office environment with
frequent interruptions and distractions.
Conditions of Employment:
In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of
authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of
hire.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new
hire, a background check including criminal record history will be
conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily
preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's
suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form
as required under RCW 288.112.080.
A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.
Application and Selection Procedure:
Complete application packages must include the following:
Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational
background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
Upload resume.
Complete supplemental questions.
It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before
the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited
materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be
returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.
Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new
application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please
contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.
The closing date is 4 p.m. March 23, 2023. The college reserves the right
to extend the closing date if deemed necessary. A limited number of applicants
who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and
employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440.
Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through
Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in
employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination
and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or
ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the
presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a
service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families
with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably
discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW
49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in
the complaint process.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and
Omak campuses:
To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi
Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, [email protected]
To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager, Wenatchi
Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711, [email protected]
This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and
can be changed and or modified at any time.
Wenatchee Valley College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits,
programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall
compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life
balance.
Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance
for the employee and dependents. Employees are also covered by basic life
insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to
purchase additional coverage amounts. Visit Washington Health Care Authority's
Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www. pebb.hca.wa.gov.
We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent
retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees
have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment
programs.
See our benefits page for more info -
https: // www. wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html
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Do you have a Master's degree plus two to three years of effective experience?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a strong data management and research background? Are you familiar
with statistical software packages, survey administration, and relational
databases, and are you proficient in using Microsoft Office applications?
Yes
No
03
Do you have five years of progressive experience working in a position that
uses local, state, or national data as part of the daily functions of work?
Yes
No
04
Do you have experiences with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
data?
Yes
No
05
Do you have the ability to develop and deploy a variety of survey instruments
and prepare summary reports of the findings.
Yes
No
06
Do you have experience with reading and creating dashboards and working within
a large organizational system?
Yes
No
07
Do you have the ability to generate, create, and explain institutional reports
on behalf of the college?
Yes
No
08
Do you have supervisory experience?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Wenatchee Valley College
Address
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, Washington, 98801
Phone
509-682-6440
Website
https: // www. wvc.edu/humanresources/jobs.html
