Director of Assessment and Institutional Research

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 12, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: November 25, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Provost Office
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $90,000-$115,000 annually @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: Typically M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Assessment and Institutional Research is a pivotal leadership role responsible for advancing the university's strategic priorities through robust institutional assessment, comprehensive accreditation oversight, and strategic institutional research. This position serves as the primary architect and steward of the university's continuous improvement efforts, ensuring that data informs decision-making, supports mission alignment, and demonstrates institutional effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Director will lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical institutional data, providing actionable insights to support enrollment management, academic program review, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, institutional effectiveness, or assessment within a higher education setting.

• Demonstrated experience with regional accreditation processes, preferably with NWCCU, including direct involvement in self-study preparation and reporting.

• Proven experience in collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting complex institutional data, including enrollment, student success, and operational metrics.

• Experience with IPEDS reporting and other federal/state compliance reporting.

• Experience supervising and developing professional staff.

 

Preferred Requirements

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a relevant field.

• Experience as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) for NWCCU.