Institutional Effectiveness Program Manager - Florida Polytechnic University : Job Details

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a lifelong educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Job Title

Institutional Effectiveness Program Manager

Job Description Summary

The Institutional Effectiveness Manager supports the university's strategic initiatives by providing support and resources for assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts. This role ensures compliance with accreditation and reporting standards while promoting a culture of data-informed decision-making and institutional effectiveness. This position reports to the Vice Provost.

Responsibilities:

Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Support

• Assist in developing and implementing institutional effectiveness plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Support data-driven decision-making to improve institutional performance and student success.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and institutional accreditation compliance.

Assessment & Accreditation Compliance

• Coordinate academic and administrative assessment processes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support accreditation efforts by preparing reports and maintaining compliance with accrediting bodies (e.g., SACSCOC, HLC, ABET).
• Assist in the development and execution of institutional self-studies and accreditation site visits.

Data Management & Institutional Research

• Collect, analyze, and report institutional data to support planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Support data submissions to external agencies (e.g., IPEDS, state higher education boards).
• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate the development and implementation of assessment tools to measure student learning outcomes.
• Provide guidance on using assessment results for program and institutional improvement.
• Support the integration of assessment findings into strategic decision-making.

Collaboration & Training

• Work with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Provide training on assessment methodologies, accreditation processes, and institutional research best practices.
• Serve as a resource for university leadership on data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) years of experience managing large, complex projects in higher education, corporate, or non-profit environments.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting strategic planning and institutional performance measurement.
• Knowledge of best practices in learning assessment and pedagogy.
• Familiarity with federal and state higher education policies and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Higher education accreditation standards, assessment practices, and institutional research methodologies.
• Federal and state higher education reporting requirements.
• Data governance and best practices in data management.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization for institutional decision-making.
• Effective project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, particularly in report preparation and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for institutional improvement.
• Lead initiatives that support institutional effectiveness and student success.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute 435.04. This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

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