Institutional Effectiveness & Compliance Coordinator

Institutional Effectiveness & Compliance Coordinator

Mitchell Technical College is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Institutional Effectiveness & Compliance Coordinator to support strategic planning, institutional assessment, and accreditation across the College. This position plays a key role in advancing continuous improvement efforts and ensuring compliance and progress toward strategic goals through accurate reporting. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong project management abilities and a commitment to fostering a culture of assessment, accountability, and student success.

• Coordinate institutional effectiveness and compliance initiatives, including assessment, planning, and continuous improvement processes.
• Support institutional accreditation activities, reporting, documentation, and compliance efforts.
• Collect and report institutional data related to student success, enrollment, retention, completion, and program outcomes.
• Assist departments in developing measurable goals, outcomes, and assessment strategies.
• Prepare institutional reports, surveys, and presentations for leadership, faculty, staff, and external agencies.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Maintain institutional research and assessment records and reporting systems.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and monitor progress toward institutional goals.
• Coordinate and fulfill federal and state reporting requirements (including IPEDS and state-level compliance tracking).
• Collaborate with and maintain effective working relationships with the South Dakota State Board of Technical Education, state agencies, and peer technical colleges across the state.
• Provide training and guidance related to assessment practices and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Proactively monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in federal, state, and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation policies; analyze their potential impact on college operations and systematically update campus frameworks to ensure continuous compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of Mitchell Technical College.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience in compliance, assessment, accreditation, and/or higher education administration preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with using modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated tools to streamline research summaries, documentation, or report generation, while strictly adhering to data security and student privacy standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality and ethical handling of institutional data.

• Experience with accreditation standards and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of higher education assessment methodologies and strategic planning practices.
• Proven capability to work collaboratively across institutions and coordinate with state-level governing boards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and institutional improvement.

• Full-time, on-campus position located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
• Standard business hours apply, with occasional evening meetings or special events.
• Minimal regional travel is required for state system meetings, conferences, or collaborative sessions with partner technical colleges.

Mitchell Technical College offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System.