Institutional Accreditation and Assessment Systems Manager

Kent State • Kent, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide university-level operational leadership for tools and technology that support student learning assessment, academic program review, and accreditation. Reports to designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Three years of experience in higher education supporting assessment, accreditation, academic program review or academic systems
• Experience with training facilitation
• Experience with data analysis
• Knowledge of assessment and accreditation
• Knowledge of data management and report generation
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and data analysis software
• Knowledge of university structure, academic development and programs
• Skill in written and interpersonal communication, including public speaking
• Skill in collaboration to effectively work with internal and external constituencies and organizations
• Skill in research and data analysis
• Ability to work in a highly complex and detail-oriented compliance environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments
• Ability to demonstrate ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, deans, and directors from a wide variety of programs and university governance groups
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information and act responsibly in an ambiguous and changing environment
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accreditor policies, processes and requirements
• Experience with large-scale cross-divisional projects
• Experience with assessment and accreditation platforms

Responsibilities

• Manage frameworks, processes and systems for assessment plans/reports, academic program review self-studies, and accreditation evidence.
• Identify and assemble evidence artifacts for accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Track substantive change metrics for accreditation and prepare draft applications when required.
• Liaise with units for specialized accreditation awareness (timelines/status); maintain the central listing and notify stakeholders of upcoming cycles.
• Provide workshops, training and outreach for the use of assessment tools and platforms.
• Assist with administering university-wide student engagement and other surveys related to academic affairs, documentation and maintaining IRB materials.
• Create, update and utilize dashboards (PowerBI) to support institutional effectiveness efforts and related reporting requirements.
• Track licensure pass rates and assemble other data as needed for updating the student outcomes website for federal compliance review.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level