Director of Institutional Research and Chief Data Officer

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning engages in ongoing, university-wide evaluative processes to measure achievements and outcomes as they relate to the institution's mission and strategic priorities. The overall goal is to determine whether the institution's units and departments are addressing the institution's mission and priorities using a variety of assessments. In addition, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning provides data and information to assist leadership in effective and evidenced-based decision making. Data is also provided to the System Office, regional accreditors, and other critical reporting agencies. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning is also primarily responsible for continuing the accreditation status of the university through the regional accreditor. Institutional Effectiveness is central to the accreditation standards of the institution and its various programs.

The Broad Focus Arears of the Office is as follows:

Continuous Improvement:

Create an effective institutional process about ongoing planning and evaluation, with the intent to improve upon the effectiveness of meeting the mission, achieving, or reaching the University's vision, which results in delivering a higher quality experience for all institutional stakeholders

Strengthen Assessment Strategies:

Implement a systematic process of gathering and interpreting information relevant to our objectives, initiatives, priorities, and operations to evaluate performance, the effective use of resources, and to make improvements.

Develop a Plan for Data/ Information Dissemination:

Provide timely and accurate information/data to leadership and stakeholders to facilitate making evidence-based decisions which is associated with institutional sustainability.

Streamline the data gathering process and ensure data integrity.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule; however, it is not eligible for fully remote work. Selected candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of campus.

The Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer supervises all institutional data requirements, projects, and initiatives. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with all University stakeholders, including administrative units, faculty, staff, and students for the collection of institutional data in support of the University's strategic priorities, internal planning, data needs and external reporting. In addition, the Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer provides leadership in managing institution-wide data and analytical requirements and ensures the integrity and accuracy of institutional data and reports data to The System Office, the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and stakeholders.

Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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