The U.S. Naval War College: The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates tomorrow's leaders, informs today's decision-makers, and engages with Allies and partners in by developing strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in peace, crisis, and war. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic, demographic, and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at
www.usnwc.edu.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Provost through the Associate Provost for Education & Faculty, the Director of Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for conducting the College's institutional assessments, evaluating its effectiveness and sustaining its compliance with accreditation standards. The Director of Institutional Effectiveness facilitates: the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of institutional data in support of the evaluation of the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of its academic programs; the application of higher education best practices to NWC mission; program evaluations that enhance the College's mission effectiveness, planning processes, and decision making; and fosters a culture of assessment throughout the College. The incumbent is responsible for keeping cognizant of Congressional and DoD-mandated joint professional military education requirements; working collaboratively with academic and administrative units within the College; overseeing relations with an external research vendor to develop and implement comprehensive assessment instruments throughout the curricula; assisting the College's faculty focused on research, gaming, analysis, academic outreach, international engagement, and academic services with systematic approaches to improving organizational effectiveness. As a member of the faculty and as the conditions allow, the Director should be able to teach resident, low-resident, or non-resident students in core or elective courses.
Qualifications and Competencies: The Provost seeks candidates who have the ability to design, organize, and manage complex projects; conduct data analysis; interpret, display and report assessment data; and work collaboratively with College leaders, faculty and staff to accomplish institutional goals. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of academic programs and learning environments; extensive familiarity with accreditation processes, guidelines, and standards; excellent project management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity; and the ability to promote an organizational culture that values data-driven assessments, demonstrates a commitment to institutional effectiveness, and improves College programs through action.