Institutional Research & Accreditation Advisor

WE ARE HIRING!

Position Title: Institutional Research & Accreditation Advisor

Department: President’s Office

Employment Type: Full-time

Help us reimagine the 21st-century University.

Fulbright University Vietnam is an innovative, future-oriented university dedicated to bringing the best of American education to Vietnam. Fulbright serves the next generation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, policy innovators, and artists through undergraduate and graduate educational programs of exceptional rigor that equip students with the skills, adaptability, and international network to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Fulbright’s flagship academic programs include The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM) an accredited graduate professional school incubated by the Harvard Kennedy School until the university’s founding in 2016; and Vietnam’s first undergraduate program in engineering and the liberal arts and sciences.

Fulbright is growing rapidly. In Spring 2027, the university will move into its home campus in the Saigon High Tech Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City in the heart of Vietnam’s emerging innovation ecosystem. Until campus construction is completed, we are located at Crescent Plaza, Tan Phu Ward, in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly District 7).

More information about Fulbright may be found at https://fulbright.edu.vn/.

About the role

The Institutional Research & Accreditation Advisor provides the research and evidence that inform the University’s decisions, and leads all institutional and program accreditation. The role is the University’s single point of contact for every accrediting body, international and national.

Working alongside the Institutional Data Analytics Lead, the Advisor designs studies, interprets results and turns them into decisions, quality improvements and accreditation evidence. The role works closely with the President, the Deans and faculty, academic and administrative units, accrediting bodies, and MOET and national accreditation organizations.

Reporting Lines

Solid reports to: President

Dotted-line reports to: President’s Office Manager

List by title positions which report directly to this position: N/A

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Institutional Research & Accreditation Advisor are organized across three primary areas:

1. Institutional research (45%)

• Develop an annual institutional research agenda with the President and the Deans, aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
• Design and conduct institutional studies, such as admissions yield, retention, progression, graduation, graduate outcomes and equity of outcomes.
• Design the University’s survey program for students, alumni, employers and staff; analyze and report the results.
• Benchmark the University against peer institutions and prepare the analysis for rankings and external surveys.
• Prepare evidence briefs that answer leadership’s policy questions.
• Ensure all studies follow research ethics and data privacy requirements.
• Develop and interpret institutional effectiveness indicators and reports, and use findings to support planning, decision-making, accreditation, and continuous improvement.

2. Accreditation and quality assurance (40%)

• Serve as the University’s single point of contact for all institutional and program accreditation, including NECHE, AQAS, MOET and any other accreditation required by leadership or MOET.
• Maintain the accreditation calendar; prepare and submit required reports, self-assessments and notifications on time.
• Lead self-studies, coordinate cross-university working groups and organize site visits.
• Maintain a central evidence repository and document control system.
• Monitor changes in accreditation standards and regulations, advise leadership, and conduct a gap analysis before each new accreditation.
• Monitor the implementation of accreditation recommendations, and quality improvement actions, and coordinate required follow-up reports and submissions to accrediting bodies.

3. Assessment and quality improvement (15%)

• Work with the Deans and faculty to keep program learning outcomes and assessment plans current.
• Coordinate the program review cycle and track the resulting improvement actions.
• Develop and maintain the University’s internal quality assurance policies and procedures.

Other duties:

Contributing to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the department; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed; and perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Education :

• Master’s degree in education, social sciences, public policy, statistics or a related field; a doctorate is an advantage.

Experience :

• At least 6 years of related experience in higher education institutional research, quality assurance or accreditation.
• Direct involvement in at least one institutional or program accreditation; experience with US accreditation is an advantage.
• A track record of institutional studies that informed decisions.
• Experience at a liberal arts or international university is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Research and survey design; statistical analysis using R, Python, SPSS or Stata; qualitative methods.
• Knowledge of learning outcomes assessment and program review.
• Strong project management across many parallel deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgement.
• Ability to influence faculty and senior staff without line authority.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential data.
• Clear, evidence-based writing; fluent English, written and spoken; Vietnamese for work with MOET and national bodies.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a passionate team who shares the belief in the transformative power of education and values the unique opportunity to create a new university.
• Opportunity to participate in public talks, workshops, seminars, as well as other enriching activities at Fulbright.
• A dynamic, innovative, and international work environment.
• Intensive English-speaking environment.
• Competitive salary and high-end insurance schemes for employees and direct family members.
• Professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

• To see all job listings, please visit our list of vacancies: https://fulbright.edu.vn/join-us/
• All applications must include evidence that addresses the mandatory requirements.
• Fulbright University Vietnam employs Interfolio to manage the application process.
• Need help? Please visit Interfolio Product Help: https://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438 or contact Talent Acquisition team at: [email protected]

Organizational Accountabilities

FUV is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff members. FUV and its staff members must comply with a range of Vietnamese legal and regulatory requirements, including foreign investment & business, import & export, contracts & commerce, banking, finance & foreign exchange, labor, taxation, land & premises, environment, and immigration. FUV expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

FUV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to foster a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.