Job Details Working Title: Director of Accreditation, Assessment, and Analytics - Research Analysis Specialist Senior Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior Agency: Minnesota State - Job ID: 95594
- Location: St. Cloud
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/17/2026
- Closing Date: 07/30/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State and St. Cloud State University
- Division/Unit: MnSCU St Cloud SU / MnSCU STC Coll Fine Arts Human
- Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
- Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary The purpose of this position is to support the mission and vision of the University and College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences in providing quality educator preparation programs that develop highly qualified education, health, and human sciences professionals at the State, national and international level. This person will perform program audit and continuous improvement functions by building quality assurance models and systems that provide information necessary for decision making and long-range planning to Deans, program directors, departments, and other high-level professional staff. This position will additionally support program enhancement and capacity building through research on best practices and program/policy development and will also support program faculty in research endeavors. This position is instrumental in helping shape state and national educational, health and social services policy through active participation in state and national accreditation and licensure boards and associations.
Minimum Qualifications - 3 years' experience in Education, Health, or Social Services in assessment and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience with state and/or national accreditation
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects, develop work plans, and assign priorities and time limits and effectively present data/research reports to stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods, statistical analysis, and computer programs and software packages to provide model structures for the development of unit reports
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Group facilitation skills and experience
- Demonstrated effective professional engagement with persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Application Details How to Apply Internal MinnState applicants will need to log into Workday to apply using the Jobs Hub app. If you do not see it in your apps, you will need to add it.
External candidates can apply using the following link: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Cloud/Director-of-Accreditation--Assessment--and-Analytics--Research-Analysis-Specialist-Sr_JR0000005368
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Courtney Graber at
[email protected] or 320-308-3702 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Courtney Graber at
[email protected] .
Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: - Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .
