University of South Carolina
Asst VP Assemt Innov & Strat
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $106K - $158K
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🗓️ September 29th, 2025
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University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Vice President for Planning, Assessment, Innovation, and Strategy. The role leads evidence-based decision-making and accountability efforts across Student Affairs and Academic Support, advancing institutional effectiveness for beyond-the-classroom learning experiences and ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies. The position involves developing assessment strategies, collaborating across departments, stewarding integrated planning cycles, and translating data into actionable improvements for student success and engagement.
Highlights
- Lead development of assessment strategies for learning and development beyond the classroom.
- Chair the division's strategic planning and assessment committee.
- Guide assessment planning at program, unit, and division levels, including program reviews and staff training.
- Analyze enterprise data to support strategic decision-making and chair the Student Success Data Management Committee.
- Translate research findings into reports and briefings that inform strategic plans and policies.
- Expertise preferred in SCT Banner, statistical/analytic tools (SQL, SAS/SPSS, Excel, Qualtrics), and experience with accreditation (SACSCOC) and institutional effectiveness.
- Requires bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of related experience including management; doctoral degree strongly preferred.
- Experience working across Student Affairs and Academic Support units and presenting at professional conferences.
- Salary range between $105,550 and $158,325 with benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, and retirement programs.
- Serve a diverse array of stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, peer educators, and policy/legislative audiences.
Asst VP Assemt Innov & Strat Full Description
Asst VP Assemt Innov & Strat
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by November 10, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
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Posting Number | STA00781PO25
Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function | Assessment
USC Market Title | Assistant Vice President, Assessment
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/195306
Job Level | E1 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Asst VP Assemt Innov & Strat
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Division of Student Affairs
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $105,550
Advertised Salary Range | $105,550- $158,325
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00781PO25
Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function | Assessment
USC Market Title | Assistant Vice President, Assessment
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/195306
Job Level | E1 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Asst VP Assemt Innov & Strat
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Division of Student Affairs
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $105,550
Advertised Salary Range | $105,550- $158,325
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Assistant Vice President for Planning, Assessment, Innovation, and Strategy· Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving student success through data-informed strategy and innovation?· Are you excited about working in an environment where continuous improvement and student success are at the heart of everything?
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Planning, Assessment, Innovation, and Strategy leads a culture of evidence-based decision-making and accountability across Student Affairs & Academic Support. The AVP advances institutional effectiveness for beyond-the-classroom learning and selected classroom-adjacent experiences (e.g., University 101, internships, peer education, undergraduate research, study abroad), ensuring sound educational practices and compliance with SACSCOC and other accrediting bodies. Through education, collaboration, training, and research, the AVP helps steward an integrated planning–budgeting–assessment cycle that enables measurable improvements in student learning, success, wellbeing, and engagement.
Day to Day for this position:· Develop assessment strategies for learning and development· Collaborate across departments to foster innovation and continuous improvement· Serve as chair of the Division’s strategic planning committee· Expert for assessment planning at program, unit and division levels· Capture and analyze enterprise data and translate findings into actionPerks· Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!· 15 paid vacation days· 15 paid sick days· 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
· An engaging and collaborative environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree strongly preferred. Experience across Student Affairs/Academic Support units (e.g., advising, wellbeing, housing, career services). Experience with accreditation and institutional effectiveness (SACSCOC and relevant specialized accreditors). History of instructing others in assessment/evaluation techniques and presenting at professional conferences. Demonstrated success leading assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning efforts that drive measurable improvement. Experience in SCT Banner and external reporting preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Proficiency with statistical/analytic tools and environments (e.g., SQL; SAS/SPSS; Excel; survey platforms such as Qualtrics). Advanced data management and reporting skills; experience working with large, complex datasets and data warehouses. Knowledge of institutional effectiveness, accreditation, strategic planning, and strategic assessment; familiarity with IRB procedures for human subjects research. Exceptional written and oral communication for varied audiences (faculty, staff, peer educators, parents, policy/legislative stakeholders). Collaborative leadership across academic and administrative cultures
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Planning, Assessment, Innovation, and Strategy leads a culture of evidence-based decision-making and accountability across Student Affairs & Academic Support. The AVP advances institutional effectiveness for beyond-the-classroom learning and selected classroom-adjacent experiences (e.g., University 101, internships, peer education, undergraduate research, study abroad), ensuring sound educational practices and compliance with SACSCOC and other accrediting bodies. Through education, collaboration, training, and research, the AVP helps steward an integrated planning–budgeting–assessment cycle that enables measurable improvements in student learning, success, wellbeing, and engagement.
Day to Day for this position:· Develop assessment strategies for learning and development· Collaborate across departments to foster innovation and continuous improvement· Serve as chair of the Division’s strategic planning committee· Expert for assessment planning at program, unit and division levels· Capture and analyze enterprise data and translate findings into actionPerks· Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!· 15 paid vacation days· 15 paid sick days· 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
· An engaging and collaborative environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree strongly preferred. Experience across Student Affairs/Academic Support units (e.g., advising, wellbeing, housing, career services). Experience with accreditation and institutional effectiveness (SACSCOC and relevant specialized accreditors). History of instructing others in assessment/evaluation techniques and presenting at professional conferences. Demonstrated success leading assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning efforts that drive measurable improvement. Experience in SCT Banner and external reporting preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Proficiency with statistical/analytic tools and environments (e.g., SQL; SAS/SPSS; Excel; survey platforms such as Qualtrics). Advanced data management and reporting skills; experience working with large, complex datasets and data warehouses. Knowledge of institutional effectiveness, accreditation, strategic planning, and strategic assessment; familiarity with IRB procedures for human subjects research. Exceptional written and oral communication for varied audiences (faculty, staff, peer educators, parents, policy/legislative stakeholders). Collaborative leadership across academic and administrative cultures
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develop assessment strategies for learning and development beyond the classroom; design qualitative and quantitative plans (objectives, outcomes, measures) and chair the division’s strategic planning & assessment committee.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Guide assessment planning at program, unit, and division levels; implement program reviews using national standards (e.g., CAS and other relevant frameworks); identify benchmarking sources and train staff on evaluation techniques.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Capture and analyze enterprise data (transactional/warehouse) to support strategic decision-making; apply appropriate statistical methods and chair the Student Success Data Management Committee.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Translate findings into action through written reports and executive briefings that inform strategic planning and policy; build feedback loops to close the loop.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Select, administer, and interpret off-the-shelf instruments (e.g., NSSE, CIRP, CLA) in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics, design custom surveys for specialized outcomes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Identify and reduce barriers to conducting assessment and using results; educate stakeholders on assessment’s role in strategy and institutional effectiveness.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Engage in national and regional conferences as attendee/presenter to maintain currency in assessment standards and share trends with institutional leaders and staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Research emerging practices in student development theory, cognitive/psychosocial development, and research methodology to foster innovation and creativity.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Promote assessment ethics; communicate IRB purpose and human subjects’ protections, confidentiality, and privacy to divisional staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Perform other projects, research, or analysis as assigned by the Vice President for SAAS.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Guide assessment planning at program, unit, and division levels; implement program reviews using national standards (e.g., CAS and other relevant frameworks); identify benchmarking sources and train staff on evaluation techniques.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Capture and analyze enterprise data (transactional/warehouse) to support strategic decision-making; apply appropriate statistical methods and chair the Student Success Data Management Committee.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Translate findings into action through written reports and executive briefings that inform strategic planning and policy; build feedback loops to close the loop.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Select, administer, and interpret off-the-shelf instruments (e.g., NSSE, CIRP, CLA) in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics, design custom surveys for specialized outcomes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Identify and reduce barriers to conducting assessment and using results; educate stakeholders on assessment’s role in strategy and institutional effectiveness.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Engage in national and regional conferences as attendee/presenter to maintain currency in assessment standards and share trends with institutional leaders and staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Research emerging practices in student development theory, cognitive/psychosocial development, and research methodology to foster innovation and creativity.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Promote assessment ethics; communicate IRB purpose and human subjects’ protections, confidentiality, and privacy to divisional staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Perform other projects, research, or analysis as assigned by the Vice President for SAAS.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025
Job Open Date | 09/26/2025
Job Close Date | 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 10, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195426
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025
Job Open Date | 09/26/2025
Job Close Date | 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 10, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195426
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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