MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING, RESEARCH & EFFECTIVENESS

GRADE: 20

JOB CODE: 1099

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Directs the planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of college‑wide institutional effectiveness, assessment, planning programs and/or advancement. Provides leadership for the continuous improvement of college programs and services.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, representatives of business and community organizations and national accrediting agencies. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives broad direction related to college goals and objectives.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Coordinator Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Research Analyst, Research Assistant, Coordinator Student Success Programs, Programmer Analyst Administrative Assistant and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Directs the planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of college‑wide institutional effectiveness, assessment and planning programs with special focus on student outcomes assessment according to NCA criteria and MCCCD goals; develops and administers systematic, broad based and interrelated research, planning and evaluation processes; designs, develops and implements strategies to assess and improve institutional effectiveness; designs, coordinates and implements college‑wide outcomes assessment programs; designs and implements college planning processes linked to budgeting; provides direction, leadership and advice to instructional administrators, faculty and others involved in the design, development, evaluation and funding of instructional programs and services; makes recommendation for curriculum and pedagogical change and continuous improvement of instruction; participates in the development and implementation of instructional budget; analyzes and disseminates results of institutional effectiveness research to internal and external constituencies; maintains liaison with national, regional, state and local agencies in the areas of educational research, evaluation and assessment; develops and disseminates the college's strategic plan and annual academic plan; may coordinate, write and/or evaluate grants; serves on appropriate committees; supervises assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: local, regional, national and international assessment issues; assessment and evaluation concepts, methods and models; principles and theories of strategic and operational planning; current and innovative practices in assessment, planning, research and institutional effectiveness; data warehousing; current practices in higher education, particularly community colleges; instructional programs and program development; learning and instructional theories and applications; budget development and administration.

Ability to: conduct long‑range planning and design relative to institutional effectiveness, assessment and planning programs; plan and implement assessment strategies; lead through collaboration; promote educational innovation and improvement; prepare, recommend and administer budgets; organize, prioritize and coordinate the work of others; supervise assigned staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education, research, psychology or related field and/or experience in research and the administration of large‑scale educational, faculty, instructional or evaluation programs in a multi‑college system.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.