"Associate Vice President, Research, Planning, And Institutional Effectiveness"

Job Description

Victor Valley College

Salary: $159,180.00 - $220,032.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number: 2026-623 AVPRPIE

Location: CA 92395, CA

Closing: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The District has retained PPL, Inc. to support the search and selection process. For confidential inquiries, additional information about the position and college, and nominations, please contact:

Lisa Sugimoto, Ed.D.
Vice President, PPL, Inc.
lsugimoto@pplpros.com
562-972-8983

Guy Lease, Ed.D.
Executive Vice President/CFO
glease@pplpros.com
(530) 307-9765

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FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2026
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS EXEMPT

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Classified Administrators participation in CalPERS Retirement System.
• 20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Superintendent/President or designee, the Associate Vice President of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and executive leadership team.

This position provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for college-wide institutional research, planning, assessment, accreditation support, and institutional effectiveness functions. The Associate Vice President ensures the effective collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of institutional data to support evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and compliance with local, state, and federal accountability requirements.

The incumbent leads integrated institutional planning processes aligned with accreditation, program review, student learning outcomes, student equity initiatives, and the District's Strategic, Educational, and Facilities Master Plans. The position also directs the development and governance of institutional data systems, reporting solutions, dashboards, and data standards.

This is an executive management position requiring independent judgment, high-level analytical expertise, confidentiality, collaboration, and the ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Under the general direction of the Superintendent/President or designee, the Associate Vice President provides direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and classified staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This executive level classification is responsible for managing the District's institutional research, planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness functions. The incumbent serves as the District's subject matter expert in research methodology, statistical analysis, accountability reporting, data governance, and performance measurement systems. The position serves as a key member of the President's Cabinet and participates in district-wide decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning initiatives.

Representative Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

• Develop and manage a comprehensive, college-wide institutional research agenda; coordinate priorities with campus leadership; and maintain systems to track research requests and outcomes.
• Lead integrated institutional planning processes aligned with accreditation, strategic planning, enrollment management, fiscal planning, student equity goals, and educational and facilities master planning.
• Serve as or support the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO); lead Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) compliance activities, including institutional self-evaluation reports, annual reports, substantive change proposals, and follow-up reports.
• Develop and implement institutional effectiveness metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs), baseline measures, and continuous improvement frameworks at the institutional and program levels.
• Oversee data collection, validation, and reporting related to the California Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF); conduct enrollment and revenue modeling to support fiscal and enrollment planning.
• Design and conduct disaggregated research to identify disparities in student access and success outcomes; support Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) planning and Guided Pathways data integration.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including survey design, statistical analysis, trend evaluation, and institutional performance studies.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, dashboards, and analyses for executive leadership, the Governing Board, external agencies, and the public.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required state and federal reports, including CCCCO, MIS, IPEDS, National Student Clearing House, and other mandated reporting.
• Establish and oversee data governance practices, including data definitions, documentation standards, and maintenance of a Data Element Dictionary.
• Direct development and enhancement of institutional databases, reporting systems, and visualization tools; oversee system upgrades and data integrity processes.
• Provide training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in the interpretation and effective use of data for planning and improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in research methodologies, statistical software, and business intelligence tools; ensure institutional data is accessible and actionable.
• Provide oversight for Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and related compliance requirements.
• Develop and administer the department budget; supervise, evaluate, and mentor assigned personnel.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in institutional research, planning, accreditation, and analytics, including artificial intelligence applications.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the classification as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in student services, higher education administration, educational research, statistics, data science, social sciences, public policy, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, planning, or institutional effectiveness in a higher education setting, including supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting institutional planning, assessment, accreditation, and accountability reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, statistical software, database systems, ERP/SIS systems, (e.g., Ellucian Colleague), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of state and federal reporting systems and regulatory compliance requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience within the California Community College system, including knowledge of Title 5 regulations, participatory governance, categorical funding, and collective bargaining environments.
• Experience serving as or supporting an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) through a full ACCJC self-evaluation cycle.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python, SAS, SPSS).
• Experience leading Strategic Plan or Educational Master Plan development.
• Experience with grant research and compliance reporting (e.g., Title V, Strong Workforce, Perkins).
• Experience with SCFF data modeling and enrollment analytics.
• Experience implementing Guided Pathways and integrating academic and student services data.
• Demonstrated ability to use disaggregated data to address equity gaps.
• Experience with predictive analytics, cohort modeling, and machine learning applications in higher education.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure transitions.
• Experience establishing data governance frameworks and managing ERP/SIS migrations.
• Experience designing qualitative research (e.g., focus groups, climate surveys, basic needs assessments).
• Ability to develop campus-wide data literacy professional development programs.
• Demonstrated success building a culture of evidence within shared governance environments.
• Possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge and Abilities

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. ...

A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. ...

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