Director of Institutional Research & Accreditation

Friends University is seeking to fill the Director of Institutional Research & Accreditation on-campus position in Wichita Kansas. This position will collect, manage, analyze, and communicate institutional data to constituents to support decision-making, planning, assessment, accreditation, and compliance with standard and mandated reporting.  Support accreditation compliance activities for the overall university accreditation and specialized accreditations and memberships.

Major Duties

• Collect, manage, analyze, and communicate institutional data to constituents to support decision making, continuous improvement, and accreditation and compliance reporting.
• Works with senior administrators on the design and implementation of a comprehensive institutional effectiveness program.
• Supports the decision-making of planning, assessment, accreditation, and compliance with standard and mandated reporting.
• Plans and implements institutional research projects; responds to requests for data; publishes an annual Fact Book; supports academic departments during the program review process; and develops data to support implementation of the University’s strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain a university-wide calendar of accreditation requirements and dates to ensure compliance; regularly communicate progress towards goals associated with accreditation requirements.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.