Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004256P
Position Title Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Division/College Provost/Exec VP Area
Department Institutional Research
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation reports to the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives (VPAI)/ NWCCU Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and the Director of General Education and Assessment (DGEA). This position oversees and supports institution-wide assessment as well as institutional and specialized accreditation initiatives. In doing so, the Associate Director helps the university fulfill its commitment to student success and continuous improvement. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, unit administrators, and campus partners to design, develop, implement, and provide reports on academic, co-curricular, and student support assessment and program evaluation. The Associate Director helps units to design and implement data-informed assessments used to improve curriculum design and instructional delivery. With the DGEA and VPAI, the Associate Director collaborates with colleagues to build a culture of assessment that engages faculty and staff in using high-quality assessment findings to improve programs and, ultimately, students’ academic and co-curricular outcomes.
Unit URL
Assessment and Accreditation at the University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Current or previous post-secondary assessment experience.
  • Experience with understanding and interpreting federal, regional and specialized education accrediting agencies’ guidelines and expectations.
  • Experience developing assessment programs in higher education settings.
  • Experience leading faculty and staff development workshops on program assessment and evaluation.
  • Experience with technical report writing.
  • Experience with social science statistical packages such as SAS, SYSTAT, or SPSS.
  • Experience with survey research and assessment theory, practices and methodology.
Required Education
  • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Research or Evaluation, Public or Business Administration, Educational Measurement, Cognition and Learning, or Educational Psychology or similar field.
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, Research or Evaluation, Public or Business Administration, Educational Measurement, Cognition and Learning, Educational Psychology or similar field
  • Ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member while exercising discretion and judgment
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work with faculty, staff, and administrators
  • Demonstrated skills in collaborative leadership
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $72,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 01/10/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, contact information for three references, and a letter of qualification addressing the job responsibilities and qualifications. Applicants should submit these materials by 03/16/2024 in order to ensure first consideration.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

Similar Positions