Title: Institutional Effectiveness Administrator

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Institutional Effectiveness Administrator plays a central role in strengthening the academic core of Virginia State University by supporting academic program development, policy analysis, and institutional effectiveness processes. This enterprise-level role ensures the strategic management of daily operations within the Office of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Accreditation (PIEA), contributing to a culture of academic excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The Administrator collaborates with academic leaders and university stakeholders to guide program creation, revision, and discontinuation processes, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, state approval requirements, and institutional goals. The role also includes leading policy development and academic process improvements that enhance academic quality and student success.


This position is key to preparing for the University's 2028 SACSCOC reaffirmation and implementation of the 2025–2028 strategic plan, GREATER by Design.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED FOR ENTRY:

Academic process design and execution

Policy development and implementation

Project and workflow management

Stakeholder communication and collaboration

Regulatory and compliance literacy

Institutional alignment and strategic planning support

Demonstrated knowledge of academic policy development, governance processes, and program approval cycles.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workflows.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff.

Experience implementing new administrative services, policies, or practices within a higher education context.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.



*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, preferred.

Familiarity with regional accreditation requirements (e.g., SACSCOC) and state-level academic program approval processes (e.g., SCHEV), preferred.

Experience with curriculum management systems (e.g., CourseLeaf CIM) and document workflow platforms, preferred.

Understanding of academic catalog and faculty handbook management, preferred.

Demonstrated success leading academic policy reviews or academic governance reforms, preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: Dfisher@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.