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The City University of New York · 4 weeks ago

Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness - Reopened

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

The City University of New York is a leading online school in New York, offering a wide range of degree options and programs. The Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness provides strategic leadership for planning, assessment, and research initiatives that enhance institutional effectiveness and support data-informed decision-making.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight for institutional effectiveness, including administrative assessment, institutional research, strategic planning, the CUNY performance management process (PMP), and regional accreditation activities

Advances strategic planning processes by coordinating planning workgroups, supporting implementation milestones, and maintaining effective communication and tracking tools (e.g., Teams sites)

Guides School-wide preparation for Middle States accreditation cycles, including evidence gathering, documentation, assessment reporting, and coordination across academic and administrative units

Oversees the Office of Institutional Research, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and data governance practices

Leads and manages complex multi-unit institutional projects, ensuring accountability, timely progress, and alignment with School goals

Partners with senior leadership to translate the Dean’s priorities into actionable initiatives and represents the Dean in meetings, planning activities, and cross-departmental projects as needed

Strengthens institutional data culture by promoting evidence-based planning, continuous improvement, and the use of assessment results to guide decision-making

Supports organizational performance and operational effectiveness by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and facilitating process improvements across departments

Ensures alignment between School mission, strategic priorities, and ongoing initiatives, including major institutional transitions

Qualification

Master’s degreeInstitutional effectivenessData governanceStrategic planningAnalytic skillsEducational equityTeam buildingLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience

Preferred

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Institutional Research, Data Analytics, Applied Statistics, Organizational Development or a related field from an accredited institution

At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in institutional effectiveness, assessment, planning, or related areas in higher education

Comprehensive knowledge of NY State Education Department approval and Middle States accreditation standards, processes, and reporting requirements

Experience leading School- or institution-wide performance assessment and strategic planning efforts across academic and administrative units

Demonstrated ability to produce clear, data-informed reports and communicate complex information effectively to varied audiences

Commitment to data integrity, with an understanding of data governance and evidence-based decision-making practices

Proven analytic and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to diagnose challenges, design solutions, and guide organizational improvement

Successful track record of supervising staff, fostering collaboration, and building effective teams

Engagement with professional organizations related to institutional research, assessment, accreditation, or effectiveness

Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting institutional change to promote inclusive excellence

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees