Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Overview

Position Summary

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Qualifications And Experience

• Master's degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in institutional effectiveness, institutional research, quality assurance, or related areas within a reputable higher education institution.
• At least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience.
• Preferably bilingual (English and Arabic).
• Experience with accreditation standards, quality assurance processes, strategic planning, and institutional assessment.

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to prepare professional reports, meeting minutes, and institutional documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of higher education operations, including academic and administrative functions.
• Experience in policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

• Work closely with senior leadership to provide data, analysis, and recommendations that support strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional decision-making.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of institutional effectiveness systems in alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor the University's strategic plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Institutional Research and Data Management

• Lead institutional research initiatives and oversee data collection, analysis, governance, and reporting.
• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research studies to support institutional planning and effectiveness.
• Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to support continuous improvement and future planning.
• Accreditation and Compliance
• Manage accreditation-related activities and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of reports requested by accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure institutional compliance with applicable standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Leadership and Administration
• Provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Effectiveness team.
• Develop and manage the annual departmental budget.
• Participate in University committees and institutional initiatives as required.
• Review, update, and maintain University policies, procedures, and handbooks.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Oversee institutional effectiveness software systems and related development initiatives.
• Ensure technology solutions effectively support institutional planning, assessment, reporting, and decision-making.

Advancement and Fundraising Support

• Collaborate with advancement and fundraising teams to identify funding opportunities that support the University's mission and strategic priorities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the University leadership.
• At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success
• AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Health Science, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Computer Information Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies.
• Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.
• The American University in the Emirates is accredited by

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