Executive Director, Assessment, Data, and Compliance 🔍 Georgia - Haralson - Waco (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/64163/other-jobs-matching/location-only) 📁 Education (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/education-opportunities-at-team-georgia-11) 💼 West Georgia Technical College - WGTC 📅    Nov 26, 2024 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts JOB SUMMARY The Executive Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness is responsible for: • the achievement of services, goals and objectives and acts as liaison with all divisions to ensure day-to-day operations of institutional effectiveness are handled appropriately; • planning, organizing, and directing the college’s accreditation, effectiveness, grants, research, strategic planning, and related processes and reviews. MAJOR DUTIES Leads the department of Institutional Research & Effectiveness: 10% • Manages and oversees the financial/budget of the department • Monitors activities of personnel to ensure compliance with policies and procedures • Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals • Conducts regular evaluation of department services and adjusts as needed • Coordinates daily workflow and handles complex departmental administrative issues • Serves as representative of TCSG or technical college in various internal and external meetings Responsible for designing and executing a plan for maintaining accreditation status for the college and academic programs: 20% • Leads the college’s compliance with the Principles of Accreditation for the SACSCOC reaffirmation, substantive changes, and annual reporting • Serves as the SACSCO Liaison for the College • Maintains up-to-date on all SACSCOC polices and changes to ensure compliance Manages all aspects the College’s federal Carl D Perkins budget including the PLANAR and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 10% Coordinates and oversees the strategic planning process for the college: 10% • advises college administration and other staff on progress, problems, solutions and desirable changes in relation to strategic planning; • schedules and conducts meetings to present, explain and discuss the strategic plan with individuals and groups; • compiles and distributes annual reports • establishes time frames needed to complete projects according to federal, state, external agency, and department deadlines Analyzes institutional and workforce data and reporting with regards to: 10% • workforce needs relative to enrollment, program planning, and job placement • coordinates the institutional research needed to evaluate the college’s effectiveness • benchmarks and compares to other institutions Coordinates the application, acceptance, and implementation of grants 10% Coordinates the College’s survey development and implementation 10% Coordinates the collection and reporting of program goals, outcomes, and objectives for quality assurance: 10% • analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs; • prepares and updates planning documents; • reviews reports of independent project efforts to determine areas of weakness; • recommends corrective actions and sets deadline; • provides interpretations and guidance to college personnel to ensure compliance with state, regional and federal regulations; • collects, analyzes and organizes data for input into planning and evaluation activities; provides evaluative services that ensure the ability to examine the effectiveness of academic programs and services; Leads the update, approval, and implementation process for the College’s Standard Operating Polices & Procedures 5% Other duties as assigned 5% COMPETENCIES • Knowledge of academia structure and understanding of higher education • Supervisory skills • Skills and knowledge in budgeting and fiscal management • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public • Oral and written communication skills • Ability to provide leadership and direction to administrators and staff in developing, implement and evaluating programs • Ability to analyze complex, statistical and narrative data regarding the assigned program • Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs • Knowledge of SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation and related policies • Knowledge of the Carl D Perkins grant • Decision making and problem-solving skills MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field *and* Five (5) years of related work experience + SACSCOC (or other higher education) accreditation experience + Higher Education and Accreditation experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Supervisory experience • Master’s degree Supervisory Responsibility Has oversight over all positions within the department. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies, and requires business attire and professionalism. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. This position occasionally requires longer hours and some weekend work. Travel Travel to other campus locations is required. Overnight travel required to attend conferences and state meetings. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Bachelor's degree *and* Five (5) years of related work experience Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: EDU08FX + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: $70,000-$80,000 per year + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Nov 11, 2024