Lanier Technical College - Forsyth County Campus; Cumming, GA 30041 - www.laniertech.edu is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefit-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried position. NOTE: A background and reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness & Operations

SALARY: Mid to Upper $70’s annually, depending on education and qualifications

EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for coordinating the development of the college’s program goals, objectives, policies, and standards for quality assurance for the mission and purposes of all department and academic division’s functions of the college; coordinating and overseeing the strategic planning process; analyzing and assessing the effectiveness of existing programs; designing and executing a plan for maintaining SACSCOC, and supporting various programmatic accreditation reaffirmations; maintaining components of the Perkins Grant by creating the bi-annual PLANAR, creating the annual Perkins Budget and tracking all expenditures per federal law; and provide supporting documentation for other grants and other funding alternatives; and other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in education, business management, or a closely related field;

· Three (3) years of work experience in postsecondary education.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation and program-specific accreditation standards

· Meticulous and strategic, able to see the whole picture while also paying attention to every detail

· Knowledge of Perkins Federal Grant

· Knowledge of strategic planning practices and procedures

· Knowledge of institutional effectiveness assessment strategies

· Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the operation of postsecondary institutions and specifically, two year or technical colleges

· Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and job-related software programs

· Effective decision making and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum and competencies):

· Master’s degree in education, business management, or a closely related field;

· Work experience in research and planning;

· Experience in: SACSCOC, Internal Control Visits focusing on Perkins requirements and expenditures, Strategic Planning, KMS reports, Blue survey software, JobsEq software, and Intellimas software.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis), and 13 state holidays. This position is available to telework one day per week after six (6) months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.