Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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Job Description:

Yuba Community College District is seeking a visionary leader to successfully lead District-wide research, planning and institutional effectiveness activities resulting in continuously improving levels of student success and equity. The District is considering applicants from across the nation who have a demonstrated track record of success for leading institutions through systematic change.

CHANGE-ORIENTED QUALITIES: Under the direction of the Yuba District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director of Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for providing leadership in the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of District research, planning and student success initiatives. These functions include coordinating and/or supporting district strategic planning; educational master planning; strategic enrollment management; data integrity and accuracy; annual action plans; departmental service level agreements; program review; research; grant proposals; and other institutional effectiveness assessments. The position serves as a district leader and advocate for data-informed decision-making and provides statistical analyses for planning, evaluation and continuous improvement. This position provides district-wide leadership and coordination for implementing state and federal requirements related to student success and works directly with the colleges to enhance research efforts and support educational services.

Essential Duties Summary:ESSENTIAL DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:

Deep Commitment to Student Access, Success, and Equity.Under the direction of the District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director improves the quality of life and the economic well-being of our citizens and communities by planning for and assessing programs and services resulting in a quality learning environment and fostering high levels of access, success and equity for all students.

Willingness to take Risks to Advance Student Success and Equity

Under the direction of the District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director will connect the institutional strategies driving student access, success, and equity within Student Services and Instructional operations.

The Ability to Create Lasting Change within the District

Under the direction of the District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director will be committed to identifying disproportionate student outcomes on the basis of factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender, and then mobilize the District to improve results.

Ability to lead and develop a culture of data-informed decision making related to program review, resource allocation, strategic planning, program development, and student services.

Strategic Vision for the District and students.

Reflected in external partnerships under the direction of the District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director will plan to leverage the institution's influence and resources to pave the way for ongoing student access and success. The Director will demonstrate an understanding that institutional effectiveness extends beyond campus boundaries.

Raise and Allocate Resources in Ways Aligned to Student Success.

Under the direction of the District Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning, the Director will support resource development activities to achieve significantly improved student outcomes leading to well-designed, sustainable, scalable institutional changes.

REQUIRED INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS COMPETENCIES:

Facilitate District planning activities aligned with the mission, vision, and values in relationship to YCCD's Strategic Goals.

Develop and disseminate analytical data related to academic, student, and administrative programs.

Provide data analysis and after-action assessment of Instructional, Student Services and Administrative Services activities, correlating similar data to find actionable results.

Provide technical and analytical support for district institutional assessment, planning and decision-making activities.

Chair the District Data Integrity Steering Committee and ensure focus on institutional priorities to increase data quality, security and validity. Call and preside over other District meetings; represent the District at College (when needed), community, and regional committees.

Provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure district data is accurate and complete including annual update of data maps, report maintenance, and districtwide data integrity trainings.

Collaborate with Information Technologies to ensure data is accurate and valid.

Coordinate the development of standard operational procedures that produce accurate and timely data in support of research, evaluation, and assessment functions.

Coordinate operational activities related to district reporting to meet state and federal reporting requirements, IPEDS & MIS data validation coordination, etc.

Design, maintain, and manipulate databases or the data warehouse and information systems for research, planning, and institutional accountability.

Compiles, analyzes, and maintains statistical and other data for reports related to institutional effectiveness from various internal and external sources.

Oversee administration of district-wide surveys, focus-groups and other user feedback activities.

Ensure that strategic enrollment management targets are collaboratively developed, communicated, monitored, and work with colleges to develop processes, policies, technology, and resources necessary to achieve enrollment and student success goals.

Assess overall effectiveness in meeting student enrollment and retention goals.

Maintain knowledge of best practices, new developments and innovative enrollment strategies in higher education; recommend changes to maintain relevance of programs and services to meet student and institutional needs.

Compile data, prepare analysis reports, manage the Policy & Student Success Committee presentation schedule, and make presentations to District governance bodies and the Board of Trustees.

Provide leadership in the development of policies and procedures for planning and research in conjunction with District and College goals and missions; provide consultation, support and/or technical assistance on specific District and College research projects.

Format, prepare and present a variety of statistical & other reports or dashboards as assigned using analytical & other computer software; coordinate responses to surveys and reports required by external agencies.

Train, direct and evaluate the work of professional, clerical and other staff as assigned; make recommendations for the employment and retention of staff.

Monitor educational research studies and external educational databases and disseminate relevant findings to College and District personnel.

Promote the Program Review (PR) and the Service Level Agreement/Administrative Services Agreement processes by providing data and facilitating annual assessment and reporting cycles.

Develop and maintain annual budgets for assigned areas of responsibility as well as evaluate and mentor support staff

Perform other duties as assigned, which includes evening, weekend, and other collateral assignments

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Statistical analysis, report writing, research design, and assessment validation

Knowledge of programming languages used for data science like SQL, Python, R, and Scala

Data management tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL server, SSPS and various web applications

Business intelligence tools like PowerBI or Tableau

Strong mathematics skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)

Accreditation

Program review and learning outcome evaluation techniques, service level agreements

Planning and budgeting processes

District organization, operations and objectives

Electronic and print research resources relative to educational research

Research and strategic planning technology and methodologies; facilitation of group planning activities.

ABILITY TO:

Advanced ability to perform exploratory data analysis

Explain complex, technical information in a nontechnical, easy-to-understand way

Design research projects, surveys, and focus groups using the best practice methods to ensure validity, integrity, and consistency of data results.

Develop, implement, and conduct projects and studies in support of institutional assessment, planning and decision-making.

Establish and maintain effective educational and planning partnerships

Conduct comprehensive research on a variety of topic areas, particularly related to education

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Prepare, present, and interpret factual data and provide conclusions in written, graphic and oral form.

Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy

Required Qualifications:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate, by the first review of applications date must possess the following Administrator minimum qualifications for California Community Colleges. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.)

Possession of a master's degree; AND

One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in academic planning, program development, and supervision

Experience developing complex data models and visualizations using modern business intelligence tools

Working knowledge of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI)

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Community College students

Three to five years of executive administrative experience in increasingly complex positions and demonstrated experience in valuing diversity are strongly preferred, higher education preferred

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution

Knowledge of the ACCJC Accreditation regulations

Knowledge of the California Education Code and Title 5

Physical Demands:WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment

Subject to constant interruptions

Subject to evening or variable hours

Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Indoor and outdoor environments

Travel at frequent intervals to conduct work

Standing, sitting, walking, reaching (occasionally for long periods of time)

Cognitive decision making (lack of mental impairment)

Stressful conditions (cardiovascular fitness)

Lifting (overhead, waist level, from floor), carrying, and bending

Range/Step: Range 30, Management Salary Schedule

Salary Range: $103, ,861/Annual (Step 1- 9) Placement will be based on both the candidate's years of related experience and educational qualifications.

Benefits Information:

About The Yuba Community College District

Management Benefits Overview

Management Salary Schedule

Telework Program: Some classifications may have the ability to work remotely or within a hybrid schedule.

Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) : Employee contribution of 8% if PERs Member after year of 2013. If PERs Member before 2013, the employee contribution is 7.5%.

22 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break).

24 days accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time).

Accumulate 12 sick days a year.

Posting Number: AS886P

Open Date: 11/05/2025

Close Date:Review Start Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.

1. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.

3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.

4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Code states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.

1. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.

SPONSORSHIP:

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:

Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Click HERE for a list of acceptable agencies providing foreign transcript services.

It is important to note that the District retains the right to extend time limits or initiate the recruitment/selection process anew at any stage. For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact

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EEO Statement EEO Statement | Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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