What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Provost of Institutional Research and Effectiveness position at Chaminade University Of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Position Information
Title: Assistant Provost, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Division/Office: Academic Affairs/Provost
Full Time, Exempt
12-Month
This position does not qualify for remote work.
Temporary Grant Funded Position through September 30, 2026
Reporting Relationship(s)
This position reports to the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
Position Summary
The Assistant Provost of Institutional Effectiveness and Research provides strategic leadership in institutional planning, assessment, accreditation, and data-driven decision-making. This position oversees institutional research, student learning outcomes assessment, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards to ensure continuous improvement and mission alignment. The Assistant Provost collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to support evidence-based policy and program development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Institutional Research & Data Analytics:
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to support strategic decision-making and institutional improvement.
- Develop and maintain institutional dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Lead data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with external reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDS, accreditation agencies, state and federal regulations).
Assessment & Accreditation:
- Lead efforts in student learning assessment, program evaluation, and institutional effectiveness to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinate accreditation and reaffirmation processes with the accreditation liaison officer, ensuring alignment with regional and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Develop assessment frameworks and methodologies to measure institutional and student success outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness:
- Provide leadership in institutional strategic planning, integrating data analytics and research into decision-making.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative units to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives.
- Support faculty and staff in utilizing data for curriculum development, enrollment management, and resource allocation.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to support data-informed policy development and program enhancement.
- Serve as an institutional representative on committees and task forces related to research, assessment, and accreditation.
- Provide training and workshops on data literacy, assessment best practices, and institutional effectiveness.
Disclaimer
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a relevant field (e.g., higher education, educational research, data analytics, social sciences). Master’s degree candidates with extensive experience will be considered.
- At least five years of experience in institutional research, assessment, accreditation, or related areas within higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, assessment methodologies, and institutional effectiveness.
- Experience with accreditation processes and compliance reporting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with predictive analytics and data-informed decision-making models.
- Knowledge of student success initiatives and institutional equity frameworks.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations affecting higher education data reporting.
- One (1) year experience in SQL programming
Knowledge and Skills:
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and others within the University
- Ability to present complex material orally and in writing
- Experience in survey design, administration, and analysis and reporting of data
- Maintain independence and integrity in analysis, forecasting and subsequent reporting of analysis of data to stakeholders
- Organize and coordinate multiple projects with moderate to high levels complexity at the same time
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have finger dexterity.
Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving
An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution serving students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.
Grant Funded Position: This position is funded completely or in part by funds received from a USDOE Title III grant. Funds received from the grant are expected to stop on September 30, 2026. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program and/or operational needs of the University and the availability of grant funds.
