Vacancy Announcement

AME University

34 Camp Johnson Road

Monrovia, Liberia

jobs@ame.edu.lr

AME University is a faith-based institution located in Monrovia, Liberia. Founded in 1995, the University has grown steadily over the years. In fostering its mission, the University is seeking a highly experienced, vibrant, and progressive Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research, with a cutting-edge academic vision, to work with the Vice President for Academic Support Services in leading the institution as it continues to accelerate progress in becoming a premier tertiary institution in Liberia.

Class/Title:                  Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research & Co-co Cola Institute. 

Division:                     Academic Support Services

Reports To:                 Vice President for Academic Support Services

Benefits:                      Commensurate with position and experience

Closing Date:              May 31, 2022

How to Apply:            Submit CV, Cover Letter, and Credentials to: jobs@ame.edu.lr

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research is a member of the management team in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Support Services and is an academic officer who meets with the Vice President for Academic Support Services regularly to coordinate the management of programs related to the disciplines in question. The Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research, is responsible for maintaining active membership in several related professional organizations and developing strong contacts and partnerships with local and regional institutions. In addition, by organizing and delivering great programs, he or she should provide leadership and direction to the Institutional Research program.

The Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research must have a terminal degree in research or a related field from an accredited institution and a track record of teaching, research, and service that qualifies the candidate for the Assistant Vice President position. A minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience in an academic setting is required of the successful candidate. The Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research should be able to provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Office and Program’s educational missions and promote high academic achievement, honesty, and professional integrity among staff and students. He or she must be a Microsoft Office Suite expert, capable of leading seminars and training sessions for faculty, knowledgeable about the Internet, and possess strong written and oral communication abilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

1. KEY RESULTS AREAS:
2. Provides leadership and oversight for all research initiatives and programs in the Coca-Cola Institute for Innovation.
3. Develops, performs, collects, compiles, and analyzes research data
4. Ensure to improve and Implement the University’s research program.
5. To create new knowledge and technologies for the research institute. 
6. To design statistical and comprehensive data for decision-making.

1. TECHNICAL DUTIES
2. Operate, extract, and analyze data from collection, or other internal and external sources, as they relate to the University.
3. Coordinate with various departments and verify the integrity of internal institutional data for reports, policies, and decision-making.
4. Safeguard institutional research data, including student-faculty evaluation; faculty-peer surveys; reports on key indicators of enrollment: graduation, retention, gender, success, progress, and student learning outcomes.
5. Develop, coordinate and publish the University’s annual fact book, also known as the Annual Statistical Abstract and the Fact Sheet of quick data.
6. Coordinate data collection for national and international research and related studies; and ensures compliance with requirements of the National Commission on Higher Education;
7. Provide consultation to relevant University faculty and staff on research methodology, data management, and data analysis and interpretation and advise relevant bodies, including the President’s cabinet and Council, on data assessment trends.
8. Coordinate continuing research studies in conjunction with relevant faculty and administrators and present research results to appropriate bodies;
9. Establish and maintain an integrated working relationship with other colleges and universities and the National Commission on Higher Education.
10. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

1. EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
2. The candidate should have a Terminal Degree in research or related discipline with 5 years of working experience with a recognized university.
3. The candidate should demonstrate computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, and others. 

1. OTHER SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:
2. Innovative and equipped with analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills. 
3. Attention to detail
4. Written communication skills
5. Act with honesty and integrity
6. Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of employee
7. Very good presentation skills

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Occasionally required to 

• Work outside normal working hours to meet the deadline of crucial projects. 
• Carry out physical or light field duties. 
• Provide support for meetings after normal working hours.