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Position Title Associate VP of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Position Type Staff

Requisition Number ST147

Department Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Title of Supervisor Provost

Full-time/ Part-time Full-time

Work Hours per Week 35

Weeks Per Year 52

Months Per Year: 12

Work Days Monday - Friday

Work Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

End Date (required for Temporary, Per Diem, Independent Contractor/Agency):

Salary Range $95,000 to $115,000

Hours and Months 35 hours per week 12 months per year

Exemption Status Exempt

Staff Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Associate VP of Institutional Research and Effectiveness ( AVPIRE ) is an institutional leader who initiates, designs, gathers, and analyzes complex statistical educational data, employing a variety of statistical and analytical methodologies and techniques. The AVPIRE disseminates forecast and trend information in various formats to campus constituencies and external reporting agencies to support management, planning, assessment, and policy development. Information relating to academic programs, curriculum, students, and faculty is collected, analyzed, and reported. The AVPIRE oversees the content and integrity of the institution’s data warehouse and is responsible for all strategic and analytic reporting.

Essential Functions

+ Work directly with senior administration to identify and accomplish a research program aligned with the institution’s priorities.

+ In deep collaboration with IT, create and maintain enduring systems for data collection and analysis based on the data needs of institutional stakeholders.

+ Guide and support committees that require analytic and strategic reporting and data-informed decision-making, including but not limited to the Academic Assessment Committee and the Core Curriculum Committee .

+ Lead and collaborate with senior staff and Deans on assessment methodologies and in assessing reporting needs on a continual basis related, but not limited to: academic program accreditation, workload initiatives, enrollment management reporting, and retention and student success efforts.

+ Provide analytic support and expertise in research design and methods, surveys, data processing, and data presentation for academic and administrative departments.

+ Lead reporting needs of the entire department, prioritizing data requests along with cyclical project requests and external reporting needs.

+ Lead the staff in Institutional Research and support them with their projects.

+ Oversee and assure completion of all federal and state reporting requirements (i.e., IPEDS , NCAA ).

+ Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for institutional decision-making and reporting.

+ Develop and implement strategies for assessment, including effective data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

+ Support the goals and priorities of the Provost’s Office in collaboration with various campus stakeholders to support institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives, including but not limited to Middle States Accreditation and analysis of Nazareth’s academic program portfolio.

Required Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

+ A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education or a closely related field.

+ Minimum 5 years working in higher education.

+ Demonstrated leadership experience in institutional research, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and strategic reporting.

+ Proficiency in statistical and analytical methodologies and techniques and use of computer software pertinent to institutional research and effectiveness.

+ Facility with database, spreadsheet, and work-processing computer programs to translate quantitative data into usable information for planning, assessment, and other purposes.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in an understandable format.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with senior administrators, faculty, and staff.

+ Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

+ Ph.D. in relevant field

+ Minimum two years experience in SQL programming

Supervisory Responsibilities

+ One direct report

Physical Requirements

+ Prolonged periods of sitting, moderate computer use, and occasional lifting or moving of light objects

Equipment to be used

+ SQL Database Programming

+ Statistical Analysis Software ( SPSS , SAS , JMP , etc.)

+ Microsoft Office Suite

+ Google Applications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 08/19/2025

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Join Nazareth University, a leading institution in Rochester, NY, with a vibrant community of approximately 1,900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. We seek dedicated staff members who are committed to supporting student success, community engagement, and championing equity and inclusion. Located just minutes from downtown Rochester, our campus provides a dynamic environment for professional growth, innovation, and collaboration.

At Nazareth, we are committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities without discrimination. We advocate for an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our Anti-Discrimination Policy upholds fair treatment based solely on qualifications and merit.

Join us in celebrating diversity, where every individual, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, is valued and respected.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://jobs.naz.edu/postings/4264

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ References

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