Vice Provost Institutional and Educational Effectiveness presso ST MARYS COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA

Description

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.