Excelsior University
Sr Director- Accreditation and Learning Improvement
Excelsior University, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
As the Senior Director of Accreditation and Learning Improvement, you will provide essential leadership in the coordination, implementation, and continuous enhancement of accreditation, assessment, and academic quality efforts across the institution. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Accreditation and Quality Improvement, you will serve as the lead operational strategist for academic quality and compliance functions. You will work collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, and staff to align assessment and accreditation activities with institutional goals, while fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning improvement. You will help manage the day-to-day operational and project-based responsibilities for institutional and programmatic accreditation, state approvals, and academic assessment across all schools and programs. You will also provide expert guidance and infrastructure to support academic program review and curriculum quality assurance initiatives that align with regulatory and accreditor expectations. This position is based out of the university’s home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without interruptions and noise. Duties and Responsibilities
Support institutional and programmatic accreditation by overseeing timelines, evidence collection, and writing of interim, periodic, and annual reports required by regional and specialized accreditors and state regulatory bodies. Serve as a primary point person in coordinating program-level accreditation processes, site visits, and compliance activities in collaboration with Deans, Program Directors, and administrative offices. Maintain deep familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards to ensure continuous compliance and to support preparation and response to agency inquiries and audits. Provide leadership for academic assessment planning and execution in alignment with institutional and program learning outcomes; consult with faculty and academic leaders on curriculum mapping, measurement tools, and continuous improvement plans. Coordinate the University’s program review cycle, ensuring integration of assessment results, curriculum data, labor market trends, and student success metrics. Contribute to the design and implementation of assessment and reporting systems (e.g., platforms, dashboards) to enable effective documentation and use of learning and operational outcomes. Serve as liaison to internal stakeholders to align institutional planning, data collection, and reporting efforts. Be primary coordinator for responses to federal, state, and accreditor inquiries related to institutional effectiveness, learning outcomes, or academic quality. Provide workshops, training, and consultation to faculty and staff on topics related to accreditation, assessment, and program improvement. Serve on institutional committees related to curriculum, learning assessment, academic quality, and compliance as appropriate. Monitor emerging trends and best practices in assessment and accreditation, and recommend institutional adaptations or innovations as needed. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred, especially in higher education, curriculum and instruction, educational research, or a related field. Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in higher education, including significant involvement in accreditation, academic assessment, or institutional effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in institutional and specialized (programmatic) accreditation standards and practices, especially for nursing, health care, business, engineering, and technology programs. Demonstrated expertise in knowing, abiding by, reporting to, and managing for compliance with online education, hybrid/on-ground education, and operations in multiple states. Knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment, curriculum mapping, and academic quality assurance. Strong analytical, writing, and project management skills with attention to both detail and institutional context. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and external reviewers. Familiarity with data systems (e.g., assessment platforms, LMS, IR dashboards) and comfort interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive excellence in higher education. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in institutional and specialized (programmatic) accreditation standards and practices, especially for nursing, health care, business, engineering, and technology programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and external reviewers. Demonstrated success working in hybrid and/or remote environments Salary
The hiring salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $115,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University\'s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Employment details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Higher Education Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is committed to notifying all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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As the Senior Director of Accreditation and Learning Improvement, you will provide essential leadership in the coordination, implementation, and continuous enhancement of accreditation, assessment, and academic quality efforts across the institution. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Accreditation and Quality Improvement, you will serve as the lead operational strategist for academic quality and compliance functions. You will work collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, and staff to align assessment and accreditation activities with institutional goals, while fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning improvement. You will help manage the day-to-day operational and project-based responsibilities for institutional and programmatic accreditation, state approvals, and academic assessment across all schools and programs. You will also provide expert guidance and infrastructure to support academic program review and curriculum quality assurance initiatives that align with regulatory and accreditor expectations. This position is based out of the university’s home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without interruptions and noise. Duties and Responsibilities
Support institutional and programmatic accreditation by overseeing timelines, evidence collection, and writing of interim, periodic, and annual reports required by regional and specialized accreditors and state regulatory bodies. Serve as a primary point person in coordinating program-level accreditation processes, site visits, and compliance activities in collaboration with Deans, Program Directors, and administrative offices. Maintain deep familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards to ensure continuous compliance and to support preparation and response to agency inquiries and audits. Provide leadership for academic assessment planning and execution in alignment with institutional and program learning outcomes; consult with faculty and academic leaders on curriculum mapping, measurement tools, and continuous improvement plans. Coordinate the University’s program review cycle, ensuring integration of assessment results, curriculum data, labor market trends, and student success metrics. Contribute to the design and implementation of assessment and reporting systems (e.g., platforms, dashboards) to enable effective documentation and use of learning and operational outcomes. Serve as liaison to internal stakeholders to align institutional planning, data collection, and reporting efforts. Be primary coordinator for responses to federal, state, and accreditor inquiries related to institutional effectiveness, learning outcomes, or academic quality. Provide workshops, training, and consultation to faculty and staff on topics related to accreditation, assessment, and program improvement. Serve on institutional committees related to curriculum, learning assessment, academic quality, and compliance as appropriate. Monitor emerging trends and best practices in assessment and accreditation, and recommend institutional adaptations or innovations as needed. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred, especially in higher education, curriculum and instruction, educational research, or a related field. Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in higher education, including significant involvement in accreditation, academic assessment, or institutional effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in institutional and specialized (programmatic) accreditation standards and practices, especially for nursing, health care, business, engineering, and technology programs. Demonstrated expertise in knowing, abiding by, reporting to, and managing for compliance with online education, hybrid/on-ground education, and operations in multiple states. Knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment, curriculum mapping, and academic quality assurance. Strong analytical, writing, and project management skills with attention to both detail and institutional context. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and external reviewers. Familiarity with data systems (e.g., assessment platforms, LMS, IR dashboards) and comfort interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive excellence in higher education. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in institutional and specialized (programmatic) accreditation standards and practices, especially for nursing, health care, business, engineering, and technology programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and external reviewers. Demonstrated success working in hybrid and/or remote environments Salary
The hiring salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $115,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University\'s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Employment details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Higher Education Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is committed to notifying all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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