AccreditationAssessment and EvaluationInstitutional EffectivenessInstitutional Research
Useful technologies
AnthologyCommon Data SetIPEDSNational Student ClearinghousePythonRWatermark
Required qualifications
Field of studyResearch
Study levelMaster's
Preferred qualifications
Study levelDoctorate
Original posting
Key Responsibilities
Lead development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of a system of integrated planning, assessment and evaluation (including all surveys) across the institution. Integrate data sources, analyses and reporting to develop and maintain a coherent system of institutional knowledge and information. Partner with Information Technology and other relevant departments to assure appropriate data governance, delivery, and coordination.
Proactively utilize research, assessment, evaluation and analytical tools to inform key institutional issues, identify problems and solutions, enhance decision making and instill best practices.
Oversee and assure accurate and timely institutional reporting to external constituencies for purposes of compliance and accreditation and develop and maintain data systems to support accurate reporting. Ensure program level assessment measures and plans align with accreditation standards.
Work with faculty to develop and implement comprehensive curricular assessment to utilize learning outcomes data, program review and evaluation, and evaluation to meet regional and disciplinary accreditation standards
Serve in a lead role in institutional accreditation
Manage, mentor, train and supervise department staff.
Serve on a variety of institutional committees and task forces.
Represent the institution in areas of expertise and responsibility to internal and external stakeholders as requested.
Experience and Qualifications
Masters Degree in Research-based discipline required, Doctoral/Advanced degree preferred
3-5 years of experience required, 5-8 years of experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to promote and foster and environment of inclusive excellence
Appropriate handling of personal and confidential data is essential. Proficiency in R is required, Python is desirable.
Exceptional leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Knowledge
Professional experience with and knowledge of accreditation standards and processes, especially Middle States Commission of Higher Education or comparable agency strategic planning, and state and federal higher education regulations
Experience with Federal Regulations for Higher Education and federal and state reporting requirements (IPEDS, the Common Data Set, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.)
Ability to use other assessment and tracking systems as needed (watermark, anthology, etc.)
Strong statistical and analytical skills required. Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative research.
Ability to work with and apply statistical and mathematical concepts timely and accurately; demonstrated knowledge of assessment including research design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and experience working with a variety of databases; and the use of computer applications to manipulate and analyze data is required.
Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written skills.
YOUR COMPENSATION
Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.
Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.