Vice Provost Institutional and Educational Effectiveness
Vice Provost for Institutional and Educational Effectiveness (VPIEE)
Summary
The Vice Provost for Institutional and Educational Effectiveness (VP|EE) provides executive
leadership for academic assessment, accreditation, institutional research, and continuous
improvement in alignment with the mission of Saint Mary's College. The VPIEE works
closely with the Provost, Deans, faculty, and senior administrators to ensure that programs
and initiatives are evidence-based, outcomes-driven, and designed to advance student
success and institutional excellence.
As a member of the Provost's Council, the VPIEE plays a critical role in guiding academic
planning, ensuring compliance, and strengthening the College's culture of evidence-
informed decision making.
Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for institutional research, data analytics, and
accreditation compliance.

Oversee academic program review, assessment of student learning, and evaluation
of institutional effectiveness.

Partner with academic and administrative leaders across divisions to integrate
effectiveness measures into strategic planning, resource allocation, and
institutional initiatives.

Manage institutional reporting to external agencies (e.g., WSCUC, IPEDS, state and
federal agencies).

Develop dashboards and decision-support systems to inform planning and decision
making at the College.

Represent the College externally to accreditors, government agencies, and higher
education consortia on matters of accreditation, compliance, and data integrity.

Promote a culture of evidence-based planning and continuous improvement across
all divisions of the College.

Oversee the budget and staffing for institutional research, assessment, and related
offices, ensuring effective resource management aligned with strategic priorities.

Supervise and mentor professional staff in institutional research, assessment, and
related areas.
Requirements
Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated leadership in accreditation, assessment, and institutional
effectiveness.

Significant experience in higher education, preferably with oversight of academic
effectiveness or institutional research at the executive level.

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey data insights
to diverse audiences, including faculty, trustees, and external agencies.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and advancing student success.
Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience with WSCUC or another regional accreditor.

Record of successful collaboration with faculty governance and academic
leadership.

Familiarity with advanced data analytics, assessment platforms, and reporting
tools.

Prior administrative experience in a provost's office or as a senior institutional
effectiveness leader.
Reporting:
Reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Appointment Type
This is a full-time senior administrative role. Candidates with significant faculty and
scholarly experience are strongly encouraged to apply; a concurrent faculty appointment
with retreat rights may be considered for qualified individuals. Teaching is not an
expectation while serving as Vice Provost.
Salary Description $170,000-$180,000
To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3609974

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