Staff - Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Accreditation

Location: Pecan Plaza
FLSA: Exempt
Min Salary: $63,000.00
Salary Range*:
Temporary End Date (if applicable):
Close Date: 6/30/2019

General Statement of Job:
The Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Accreditation is responsible for the successful formulation and implementation of systematic and timely institutional effectiveness (IE) planning and reporting for the college and leads the college in all aspects of departmental and organizational assessment and evaluation, coordination of institutional regional accreditation activities, and supports programmatic accreditation. Reports on the organizational and departmental progress toward the achievement of institutional mission, strategic initiatives, and intended outcomes using the most current and effective evaluation and assessment methodologies and techniques. Communicates findings and recommendations for action in a clear and timely manner so as to facilitate continuous, informed decision-making throughout the organization. Supervises the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership for the college’s institutional effectiveness planning and reporting processes in accordance with regional accreditation and quality standards.
2. Coordinates all organizational assessment and evaluation activities.
3. Coordinates with the Dean of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Strategic Planning to ensure institutional effectiveness planning is aligned with strategic planning and budget planning.
4. Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in the development, design and implementation of assessment and program evaluation plans for department, program, and institutional initiatives.
5. Coordinates all regional accreditation activities, including ongoing notifications and reporting, 10-year and 5th-year reviews and related site visits, development of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), and tracking and reporting all Substantive Changes to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
6. Supports programmatic accreditation.
7. Analyzes and interprets institutional and environmental data and performance measurements to aid college staff in planning and data-based decision-making.
8. Tracks and assesses the results of institutional and academic initiatives for purpose of enhancing student success and achievement.
9. Meets regularly with institutional researchers, planners and content experts to validate findings and suggest new directions for program assessment or evaluation.
10. Formulates analytical summaries, findings and recommendations for action and further evaluation or assessment.
11. Coordinates with Director of Research and Analytical Services to measure organizational and departmental progress toward the achievement of institutional mission, strategic initiatives, and intended outcomes.
12. Coordinates with the Director of Research and Analytical Services to ensure relevant assessment metrics are selected and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders for evaluation of activities and intended outcomes.
13. Coordinates with the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning in the Academic Affairs division on assessment activities related to student learning outcomes.
14. Coordinates with the Vice President for Information Services, Planning, Performance and Strategic Initiatives and the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services to integrate strategic planning, development of the comprehensive operational plan, and budget development with IE planning.
15. Leads the Institutional Effectiveness Team.
16. Oversees the Institutional Effectiveness Plan for the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment department.
17. Responsible for maintaining accountability and sound fiscal management.
18. Maintains familiarity with the College’s programs, academic standards, policies and procedures.
19. Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
20. Recommends for hire, supervises, trains, assigns schedules, and evaluates the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment staff.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Master’s Degree in Statistics, Education, or a related field required; Doctorate Degree preferred.
2. At least five (5) years of experience in a higher education institution with some experience in program evaluation, departmental evaluation or student outcomes assessment in an academic setting required.
3. Experience in institutional research, statistical analysis, programmatic evaluation or institutional effectiveness planning, preferred.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

1. All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. Security Sensitive position: In addition, subject to federal background check.
3. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

EEO Statement:
Notice of Availability of South Texas College Annual Security Report
As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, prospective employees are entitled to request a copy of the South Texas College Annual Security Report prepared in compliance with this Act. You may obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following link: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/stcdps/cleryact.html. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the South Texas College Police Department, located at 2509 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen Texas 78501, or by calling 956-872-2589. The website and report contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including crime prevention, crime statistics, college police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

Statement of Equal Opportunity
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal education institution and equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. This statement extends to individuals seeking employment with and admission to the College.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination statement:

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding disability:

Employee(s):

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

Student(s):

Santa E. Pena, M.Ed., LPC-S
Director of Counseling, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-2140
Email: santaep@southtexascollege.edu

Title IX Statement
Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. s1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX), “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding sexual harassment and sexual violence:

Mary G. Elizondo, MBA CFE, CGMA, CPA
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services and Title IX Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
956-872-3558
Email: TitleIX@southtexascollege.edu

Resources, questions, or requests for information regarding Title IX, including complaints of gender based sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, or other sexual misconduct should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinators as listed at the Title IX webpage: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/about/notices/title-ix.html

You may refer to Policy 4216 Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct at https://admin.southtexascollege.edu/president/policies/pdf/4000/4216.pdf.

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