Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Accreditation & Assessment is a leadership role within the School of Integrated Learning & Development (SILD), providing strategic oversight of accreditation, assessment for the School and the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). This role ensures compliance with national accreditation standards, state regulations, & specialized professional association requirements. Working collaboratively with faculty & leadership, the Director designs and manages assessment protocols and quality assurance systems that demonstrate candidate impact, supports data-driven decision-making, and strengthen program effectiveness. The Director oversees the technical collection, management, analysis, and visualization of programmatic data, utilizing institutional data systems and analytic tools. This includes translating complex data sets into clear dashboards, summaries, and reports that inform faculty action. The Director supervises institutional reporting to accrediting bodies and government agencies and guides faculty through accreditation-related tasks such as program reviews, action plans, timelines, and evidence development. The role also supervises the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers, and serves on the Education Coordinating Council to support cohesive EPP initiatives. In alignment with SILD’s commitment to innovation, agility, and purpose-driven education, the Director intentionally leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance assessment and accreditation work. Including using AI tools to analyze large data sets, identify trends, draft preliminary reports, and create internal workflow supports (e.g., bots or assistants) that increase efficiency while maintaining human oversight, ethical use, and academic integrity. This multifaceted leadership role requires expertise in accreditation and assessment, strong relational and communication skills, and the ability to lead systems-level improvement in a complex higher-education environment.

Requirements

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Master’s degree in an education‑related field required, doctorate preferred
Demonstrated success with CAEP/SPA/state reporting and program evaluation; ability to lead assessment systems in K‑12 or higher education
Technical fluency with data/IT systems (e.g., Power BI, SQL/DAX/Power Query, Smartsheet, LMS)
Evidence of AI‑assisted analysis and/or bot development
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills; ability to translate complex standards into clear action
Commitment to IWU’s Christ‑centered mission and to innovation, agility, belonging, and service in support of diverse adult learners

Nice To Haves

Experience in educator preparation (EPP) and online/adult learning environments, preferred
Record of data visualization and automation at scale; familiarity with data governance and privacy practices, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on national accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP), state regulations, university assessment protocols, and SPA expectations for the EPP
Co-Design, implement, and continually improve assessment protocols and the EPP’s quality‑assurance system to ensure sustained accreditation and usable data
Lead/author compliance narratives and readiness artifacts; maintain calendars, evidence trails, and review‑day logistics
Co‑lead annual Program Reviews and Action Plans with department chairs; coordinate timelines, deliverables, and change documentation
Guide faculty and academic leaders through standards‑aligned tasks (e.g., accreditation reports, SPA timelines, action plans, curriculum revisions, data studies)
Administer EPP data platforms and pipelines (e.g., Watermark, Smartsheet, Power BI) in collaboration with IR/IT; ensure data integrity, security, and access
Complete mandated reporting (e.g., Title II, 1388, MRS, surveys) with accurate methodologies and on‑time submissions
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and concise briefings that convert evidence into actionable insights for faculty, leadership, and partners
Oversee Key Assessments across initial and advanced programs (administration, calibration, data quality, alignment to CAEP/InTASC/ISTE)
Provide data to faculty and assist with analysis of assessment results to demonstrate candidate growth and program impact; translate findings to targeted program improvements
Coordinate with the Office of Clinical Experiences to align evaluation instruments and evidence flows connected to field experiences and student teaching
Use AI responsibly to accelerate evidence synthesis and data analysis (e.g., summarizing accreditation evidence by standard; generating initial visual summaries for faculty review) with human verification and privacy safeguards
Design and maintain internal, permissioned AI assistants/bots (e.g., FAQ, rubric‑check helpers, report‑draft assistants) that streamline repetitive EPP workflows
Supervise the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers; delegate projects and coach for quality
Serve on the Education Coordinating Council to align assessment practices and improvement initiatives across the EPP
Build strong partnerships with department chairs, the Office of Clinical Experiences, Institutional Research/IT, Registrar, and Academic Affairs to ensure coherent evidence narratives for licensure, clinical experiences, and program integrity