JOB REQUIREMENTS: Required online application available on website: www.nwtc.edu/jobs We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. You belong here. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Analytics (AVP) serves as the college\'s Chief Data Officer and Accreditation Liaison Officer. This new position is part of a college-wide restructuring to strengthen NWTC\'s capacity to align institutional research with strategic planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness. The AVP serves as a key leader in advancing an environment that uses research and data analysis to guide planning, decision making, and institutional strategy. The AVP will foster an institutional culture of data and assessment that advances academic excellence, student success and equity, and institutional success. NWTC is an Achieving the Dream (ATD) \"College of Distinction,\" winner of the Leah Meyer Austin award, and an Aspen Prize semifinalist. The AVP will serve as the college lead for national memberships and initiatives, including ATD. The AVP is an advisor to the President, a member of the Strategy and Innovation team, and a member of the Leadership Council. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description. Essential Functions Statement(s) Lead and manage the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Accreditation. Provide data-informed analyses to the president and other executive leaders. Develop post-graduation student success measures for employment and university transfer. Support the college\'s Strategic Enrollment Management plans, including projections and modeling that maximize resources. Provide strategic leadership to the college\'s data-informed initiatives. Analyze and interpret data to produce reports, fact sheets, visuals, dashboards, etc. Oversee all state and federal reporting. Coordinate institutional surveys, including results, action plans, and progress toward improvements. Serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer with the Higher Learning Commission, leading all aspects of accreditation and assessment. Support department- and division-level data needs with dashboards, automated reports, etc. Work with academic leaders and faculty on using data and assessment practices to improve student success and close gaps in student outcomes. Work closely with Academic and Student Affairs leaders to assess Guided Pathways, academic program mix, new program onboarding, etc. Develop operational strategies to improve internal processes, communication, and overall effectiveness. Develop college policies and procedures for student data, institutional effectiveness, and compliance. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Strong analytical skills experience using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Higher education that includes direct experience in accreditation, assessment, and institutional resear h. Minimum of five years of leadership experience. Experience using data and research to inform institutional decisions. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with data visualization and data analysis. Preferred Qualifications A Doctorate degree Experience with Guided Pathways and program review. Current knowledge of higher education policies, issues, regulations, and reporting systems. Demonstrated experience in data analysis and management tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and SPSS. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff. *NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Database management experience in financial reporting systems Other Requirements Strong facilitation and presentation skills, customer service, organizational, planning, time management, analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; analyze information, resolve problems, and make recommendations. Knowledge of continuous and performance improvement concepts. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.nwtc.edu/jobs Other: NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (\"each a protected class\"). Inquiries regarding the College\'s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.