Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

Overview

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Assessment. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative and collaborative senior academic leader who transforms institutional data into strategic intelligence that advances academic excellence and organizational effectiveness.

Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Innovation & Effectiveness, the Assistant Provost leads the integration of institutional research and learning assessment in support of data-informed decision-making, evidence-based innovation, accreditation and continuous institutional improvement.

The Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Assessment delivers data reports and champions the use of data, including emerging tools such as artificial intelligence and learning analytics, to improve student success, elevate institutional distinction, and enhance external performance indicators and rankings.

The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with exceptional communication skills.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs.

The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu.

Lead the combined Institutional Research and Assessment functions
, ensuring excellence in institutional data, analytics, and evidence-based academic practices.

• All official institutional reporting to federal and state agencies, accreditors, and ranking organizations, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Providing university, school and departmental leadership with comprehensive, useful and informative institutional data that assists them in decision-making, planning, evaluation, operational and strategic initiatives and accreditation.
• Collection, analysis and visualization of data for ongoing assessment of institutional performance against agreed upon benchmarks.
• Comprehensive analyses of enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success to inform institutional strategy.
• Survey research, benchmarking, and institutional effectiveness studies (e.g., NSSE and internal instruments).
• Assessment of student learning, including academic program review, general education, high-impact practices, and online learning.
• Predictive modeling and analytics to support student success and institutional planning.
• Support…