Company Description
Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.
Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.
The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.
Job Description
Farmingdale State College is seeking a strategic, data-informed leader to serve as Assistant Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness. In this role, the Assistant Provost serves as the College's senior executive authority and designated institutional officer for institutional research, planning, assessment, and effectiveness.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Provost, the Assistant Provost acts on behalf of the Provost in their absence on matters related to the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
The Assistant Provost provides strategic leadership in establishing institutional research priorities and methodologies, and in shaping policies that guide institutional research and effectiveness functions. This includes leading the development and continuous improvement of frameworks and procedures related to data governance, institutional reporting, and assessment practices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and alignment with best practices. The Assistant Provost is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of institutional data to support decision-making, accreditation, and external reporting.
Strategic Leadership and Institutional Authority
- Develops and implements, with principal responsibility, a college wide institutional research, planning, and effectiveness strategy aligned with College and SUNY priorities.
- Exercises independent judgment in identifying institutional performance risks, opportunities, and trends, and makes recommendations that directly inform and shape executive level decisions and policy direction.
- Serves as a standing advisor to the Provost and senior leadership, providing strategic analysis that shapes institutional priorities and resource allocation.
Institutional Data Oversight, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Exercises institutional authority and accountability for enterprise data oversight, methodologies, stewardship standards, and ethical use.
- Establishes and enforces policies and procedures governing institutional data to mitigate compliance, accreditation, and reputational risk.
- Certifies the accuracy and completeness of institutional data submitted to SUNY, state and federal agencies, accreditation bodies, and external entities.
Reporting, Accreditation, and External Accountability
- Serves as the institutional executive authority for mandatory and high stakes reporting, including IPEDS, SUNY reporting, accreditation self studies, rankings, and external surveys.
- Directs and approves institutional assessment and accreditation reporting, ensuring alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and strategic requirements.
- Represents the College in reviews, audits, and inquiries related to institutional data and performance.
Institutional Research, Planning, and Policy Development
- Directs and prioritizes applied research, evaluation, enrollment modeling, and scenario analyses to support strategic, academic, and financial planning.
- Provides executive level policy analysis, including impact assessments related to enrollment, academic programs, resource allocation, and institutional effectiveness.
- Determines research agendas and analytical priorities in response to emerging institutional needs.
Administrative, Supervisory, and Fiscal Authority
- Has full managerial responsibility for the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness, including organizational structure, operational priorities, workflow design, and performance management.
- Supervises professional and support staff, including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, workload assignments, and corrective action.
- Has direct responsibility for the Office's operating budget, including resource planning, expenditure oversight, and fiscal accountability.
Institutional Representation and Confidential Role
- Serves as the College's official representative to SUNY System Administration, SUNY AIRPO, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations on matters related to institutional research and effectiveness.
- Participates in confidential executive discussions involving strategic planning, institutional risk, and policy development.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, data science, education research).
- Five (5) years of full-time experience in institutional research, higher education analytics, or closely related field.
- Two (2) years of full-time experience directly managing analysts, programmers, or similar staff.
- Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in statistical software and database management.
- Knowledge of higher education policies, accreditation processes, and compliance regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designing and administering surveys and other assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across academic and administrative units.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with IPEDS reporting.
- Experience with data governance.
- Experience designing data dashboards.
- Deep knowledge of Banner or similar student information systems.
- Professional activity in institutional research or assessment, including presentations, publications, or professional service.