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Working at Lewis & Clark College

The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.

Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

PRIMARY PURPOSE 

The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Deputy Chief of Staff reports to the Vice President, General Counsel, Chief of Staff and Board Secretary, supervises the Office of Institutional Research, leads institutional effectiveness efforts, oversees institutional data governance, serves as the institutional accreditation officer, and assists the VP/Chief of Staff with implementation of the President's agenda and priorities.

This role is responsible for leading institutional effectiveness efforts with the goal of continuous improvement; developing and maintaining institutional key performance indicators; assuring effective and appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes, student experience and satisfaction; and overseeing the establishment and maintenance of consistent data definitions, documentation practices, and governance standards as part of an overall data governance strategy. 

The ideal candidate will possess experience in collaborative leadership within higher education, strategic use of data for informed decisionmaking, assessment strategies and practices, accreditation, and strategic planning/project management, or relevant experience that demonstrates possession of the skill sets necessary in these areas. 

To be successful in this position, the individual must excel at coordinating and leading complex institutional projects, which requires developing and maintaining strong relationships across the institution and communicating effectively with partners, stakeholders and the campus-at-large about initiatives and priorities. This individual must also be able to develop and monitor metrics of success for initiatives and priorities, translate complex data into meaningful insights, be able to adapt plans and initiatives as warranted by changing circumstances, and partner with campus leaders as part of an ongoing effort to continuously improve institutional performance and student success and to advance institutional priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

• Design, implement, and oversee an institutional effectiveness framework aligned with the Strategic Plan, institutional priorities, and recommendations from accrediting bodies and others.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators, strategic plan metrics, and outcome-tracking across divisions.
• Advise senior leadership on data-informed strategy, resource allocation, and organizational improvement.
• Assure that the three schools at Lewis & Clark engage in effective and appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes, student experience and satisfaction, through a combination of leadership and collaboration with deans, faculty and staff in each of the schools.
• Partner with departments to interpret assessment results and translate findings into improvement actions.

Institutional Research and Data Governance

• Supervise the Institutional Research team, ensuring high-quality data analysis and institutional support as the college's authoritative source for institutional data, reporting, and analysis.
• Lead efforts to establish and maintain consistent data definitions, documentation practices, and governance standards, working with campus partners, as part of an overall data governance strategy to maintain data integrity across systems. This includes collaboration with partners across campus, such as  Information Technology, Finance, Enrollment, Financial Aid, Registration and Student Success. 

Accreditation and Compliance

• Serve as the lead for institutional accreditation processes and liaison with institutional accrediting bodies.
• Oversee the implementation of recommendations resulting from institutional accreditation or similar external review processes, with a goal of continuous institutional improvement.
• Oversee and coordinate reporting to federal, state, and institutional accrediting bodies.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements from agencies such as state higher education authorities and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Standardize reporting practices to eliminate redundancy and improve accuracy.

Deputy Chief of Staff

• Support the Chief of Staff in advancing the President’s agenda and priorities through the coordinated implementation of initiatives aligned with the Strategic Plan. 
• Serve as a liaison among administrators, faculty members, external partners, and others working on implementing strategic priorities.
• Lead or support communications related to strategic planning and institutional initiatives.
• Provide or oversee assessment and data analytics in support of the President's agenda and priorities.
• Work as a collaborative member of the President’s Office staff. 

Other Duties as Assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & BEHAVIORS

• Excellent collaboration with academic and administrative partners to support strategic planning and initiative implementation, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Superior organizational focus that prioritizes multiple complex projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in institutional research methodologies, assessment frameworks, and accreditation standards within higher education.
• Superior critical thinking that connects assessment results, strategic goals, and operational planning into actionable insight.
• Excellent at translating complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, meaningful information for varied audiences.
• Proficient in interpreting state and federal reporting requirements and applying them accurately within institutional reporting practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership presence that guides, supports, and develops professional staff within an institutional research environment.
• Strong commitment to promoting inclusion in the workplace through respectful collaboration, thoughtful listening, and valuing different perspectives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, higher education administration, public administration, or a similar field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, including significant experience with strategic planning, project management, accreditation, institutional research, assessment, and/or similar roles.
• Experience supervising professional staff and coordinating cross-functional collaboration.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree in a social science field, statistics, higher education administration, public administration, or a similar field.
• Experience leading accreditation processes and institutional self-studies.
• Experience preparing reports for state, federal, and accrediting bodies.
• Experience guiding strategic planning through measurable outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Experience supporting learning outcomes assessment across academic and administrative units.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Travel: Occasional local and regional travel for accreditation meetings, professional conferences, and institutional reporting requirements
• Hybrid/Remote: This position is fully in person and based on campus

PAY RATE

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Starting at $115-128k per year, based on experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General office environment with extended periods of work at a desk and on a computer
• Frequent use of technology for data analysis, virtual meetings, and presentations
• Communicate effectively via phone, email, online meetings, and in person with a wide range of stakeholders
• Move between campus offices and meeting locations as part of regular responsibilities
• Occasionally lift or move materials up to fifteen pounds

Directions for Cover Letter

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis & Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators

(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance). 

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.