Title:Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Reports To:Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Division:Institutional Effectiveness
Department:Assessment and Accreditation
Position Overview:The Director of Assessment and Accreditation provides leadership and coordination for university-wide academic and administrative assessment processes, while supporting compliance with accreditation requirements. The Director collaborates closely with faculty and staff to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that assessment and accreditation activities are systematic, data-driven, and aligned with university objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintain a university-wide assessment system for academic programs, general education, and administrative units.
- Provide training and consultation to faculty and staff on assessment planning, outcomes measurement, and reporting.
- Develop templates, rubrics, and resources to support consistent, high-quality assessment practices.
- Collect, review, and analyze assessment reports; prepare annual summaries highlighting strengths, gaps, and recommendations.
- Coordinate preparation of accreditation reports, self-studies, and compliance documentation for regional accreditation.
- Serve as a key point of contact during accreditation site visits and monitor follow-up actions.
- Compile and organize university evidence.
- Ensure accreditation results are integrated into accreditation narratives and university planning.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement across academic and administrative units.
- Monitor and benchmark indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with academic deans, department chairs, and administrative unit leaders to embed assessment in daily operations.
- Develop workshops, training sessions, and communication tools to increase engagement in assessment and accreditation.
- Prepare clear, professional reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Master's Degree required; Doctorate preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education assessment and accreditation.
- Direct experience with SACSCOC.
- Demonstrated success in coordinating assessment processes at the university level.
- Experience developing assessment tools and surveys.
- Extensive knowledge of assessment methodologies, learning outcomes, and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong understanding of accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and reporting expectations.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with data management and reporting tools, including the Watermark suite of systems (Course Evaluations and Surveys, Faculty Success, Insights Hub, Planning & Self-Study).
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to translate data and assessment findings into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborative leadership style with ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
