Dean of Strategic Planning and Accreditation

Position Title: FT Dean of Strategic Planning and Accreditation

Position Classification: Full-Time Administration

• Education - Master's Degree from an accredited institution and at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience; or Doctoral Degree with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience - Minimum five (5) years of experience in higher education administration, institutional research, data analysis, assessment, and strategic planning;
  Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Skills - Demonstrated ability to provide accurate, relevant, and timely information to support departmental and institutional strategic planning, assessment, and decision-making; proven ability to design, conduct, and manage research projects that support continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness; proficiency in data analytics and data visualization to clearly communicate findings to diverse audiences; strong technical skills, including the organization and management of large datasets, data extraction, and advanced analysis using statistical software and data reporting platforms;
  
  excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Oversees the College strategic planning providing leadership to ensure planning, decision making, operational effectiveness, and policy development are systematic, integrated, and mission driven; provide analysis and interpretation of institutional data to support evidence-based decision-making, long-range planning, and continuous improvement; collects, extracts, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple internal and external sources into coherent, accessible, and reliable reports, dashboards, and data repositories;

conducts data analysis and produce reports that clearly summarize and integrate findings from multiple data sources for institutional and departmental use; communicate actionable institutional data, including key metrics, research findings, and trends to administrators and College community; lead and coordinate all college-wide accreditation initiatives, ensuring institutional and programmatic compliance; provides oversight and assistance to all departments requiring accreditation; develop and manage comprehensive, college-wide accreditation calendar to ensure all deadlines are met;

collaborate on accreditation self-study development, report writing, documentation, and follow up actions; communicate accreditation standards, expectations, and best practices to the College community; oversee state and federal reporting requirements and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory guidelines; provide leadership, guidance, and expertise in assessment and continuous improvement initiatives; develop, maintain, and oversee information systems and records to document assessment processes and outcomes;

convene and lead the Assessment Council; coordinate and facilitate assessment training sessions and workshops; oversee institutional surveys ensuring valid instrument design, effective administration, and maximum response rates; manage and maintain the Colleges survey calendar; serve as the College liaison to national, regional, and state organizations related to accreditation, assessment, and institutional research; remain current on national, state, and local trends, regulations, and best practices in accreditation, assessment, and institutional research;

develop, manage, and monitor balanced budgets for the accreditation and planning office; supervise staff, assign and prioritize work, establish schedules and approval/denials of leave, make recommendations for hiring, discipline, termination and problem resolution, and conduct performance evaluations; other related duties as assigned.

$87,295.64/ annual

35 hours

March 8, 2026

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