Fitchburg State University
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, us, 01420
Fitchburg State UniversityJob Posting: Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
Institutional Diversity and Social Justice Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.
Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Assessment develops and leads a comprehensive institutional assessment plan to support the University’s mission and strategic initiatives and is an integral part of the Division of Academic Affairs. The Director provides expertise and assistance to faculty in making data‑informed decisions through the development and implementation of effective assessment programs and activities. The Director also produces an annual assessment report and presents results to executives and other groups. Additionally, the Director of Assessment serves as the university’s NECHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) with two broad functions: serves as the primary liaison between the university and the Commission, particularly during the self‑study and evaluation process, and serves as a source of information to the campus about accreditation and the institution’s accrediting agencies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and coordinates all academic assessment activities at the university, including those focused on undergraduate and graduate programs, the general education program, the honors program, the first‑year experience and other campus‑wide measures of institutional effectiveness.
Strengthens and supports a culture of assessment and evidence‑based practice.
Assists faculty and academic departments with the development and utilization of assessment tools to measure student outcomes and unit effectiveness; coordinates training sessions, both on and off‑site.
Designs and implements assessment training programs, workshops and forums.
Ensures collection and analysis of assessment data for all programs and services.
Serves as the University’s NECHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) with responsibilities that include: undertaking the institution’s accreditation planning, leading the self‑study process and submitting all reports and notifications required by the Commission.
Manages the University’s progress toward its stated NECHE self‑study projections and the areas of emphasis required by the Commission.
Leads the direction and activities of the University Assessment and Research Committee (UARC); serves as chair.
Provides analysis, interpretation and recommendations based on assessment programs to inform strategic planning and decision‑making processes at the unit and institutional level.
Supports academic departments in the development of their annual reports; develops and maintains a system that improves annual reporting; monitors and reports on compliance.
Coordinates with deans and department chairs on the program review and accreditation cycle; coordinates with the director of institutional research to ensure appropriate data support; monitors and reports on compliance.
Leads and coordinates regular meetings with the academic deans to review program assessment data, annual reports and program reviews.
Collaborates on University‑wide activities related to ensuring an integrated, data‑informed approach to improving student learning outcomes and student success.
Manages the collection and maintenance of all accreditation reports and letters.
Supports the administration of institutional surveys (e.g., exit surveys, employment surveys, climate surveys, etc.).
Analyzes, interprets and reports on survey findings.
Maintains an assessment resource webpage for the University.
Represents the University at system‑wide assessment meetings, including AMCOA.
Provides statistical and analytical support to the unit.
Serves on various university committees related to furthering assessment efforts.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Vice President.
Qualifications
5‑7 years of professional experience with assessment and accreditation.
In‑depth knowledge of learning outcomes assessment.
Experience managing assessment activities at an institution of higher education, including developing assessment tools and processes.
Experience with assessment technologies.
Experience designing and presenting workshops on assessment.
Experience working with regional and specialized accreditation standards, reports and initiatives.
Experience in survey research.
Experience with, and knowledge of, regional accreditation standards and practices, preferably in a leadership role.
Ability to create statistical reports and analyze data. Demonstrates command of statistics and advanced skills in using statistical, database and spreadsheet software preferred.
Ability to synthesize complex issues and present them in a creative and non‑technical manner.
Ability to manage concurrent projects and to meet established timelines.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in strategic planning and assessing strategic planning preferred.
Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); background check satisfactory to the university.
Preferred Qualifications Additional Information:
This is a full‑time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000—$95,000 commensurate with education and experience. Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplemental plan retirement options.
Life insurance up to 8× the annual salary.
Long‑term disability coverage.
Twenty vacation days accrued per year.
Fifteen sick days accrued per year.
Five personal days per year.
Paid holidays.
Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.
Fitchburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.
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Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
Institutional Diversity and Social Justice Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.
Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Assessment develops and leads a comprehensive institutional assessment plan to support the University’s mission and strategic initiatives and is an integral part of the Division of Academic Affairs. The Director provides expertise and assistance to faculty in making data‑informed decisions through the development and implementation of effective assessment programs and activities. The Director also produces an annual assessment report and presents results to executives and other groups. Additionally, the Director of Assessment serves as the university’s NECHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) with two broad functions: serves as the primary liaison between the university and the Commission, particularly during the self‑study and evaluation process, and serves as a source of information to the campus about accreditation and the institution’s accrediting agencies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and coordinates all academic assessment activities at the university, including those focused on undergraduate and graduate programs, the general education program, the honors program, the first‑year experience and other campus‑wide measures of institutional effectiveness.
Strengthens and supports a culture of assessment and evidence‑based practice.
Assists faculty and academic departments with the development and utilization of assessment tools to measure student outcomes and unit effectiveness; coordinates training sessions, both on and off‑site.
Designs and implements assessment training programs, workshops and forums.
Ensures collection and analysis of assessment data for all programs and services.
Serves as the University’s NECHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) with responsibilities that include: undertaking the institution’s accreditation planning, leading the self‑study process and submitting all reports and notifications required by the Commission.
Manages the University’s progress toward its stated NECHE self‑study projections and the areas of emphasis required by the Commission.
Leads the direction and activities of the University Assessment and Research Committee (UARC); serves as chair.
Provides analysis, interpretation and recommendations based on assessment programs to inform strategic planning and decision‑making processes at the unit and institutional level.
Supports academic departments in the development of their annual reports; develops and maintains a system that improves annual reporting; monitors and reports on compliance.
Coordinates with deans and department chairs on the program review and accreditation cycle; coordinates with the director of institutional research to ensure appropriate data support; monitors and reports on compliance.
Leads and coordinates regular meetings with the academic deans to review program assessment data, annual reports and program reviews.
Collaborates on University‑wide activities related to ensuring an integrated, data‑informed approach to improving student learning outcomes and student success.
Manages the collection and maintenance of all accreditation reports and letters.
Supports the administration of institutional surveys (e.g., exit surveys, employment surveys, climate surveys, etc.).
Analyzes, interprets and reports on survey findings.
Maintains an assessment resource webpage for the University.
Represents the University at system‑wide assessment meetings, including AMCOA.
Provides statistical and analytical support to the unit.
Serves on various university committees related to furthering assessment efforts.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Vice President.
Qualifications
5‑7 years of professional experience with assessment and accreditation.
In‑depth knowledge of learning outcomes assessment.
Experience managing assessment activities at an institution of higher education, including developing assessment tools and processes.
Experience with assessment technologies.
Experience designing and presenting workshops on assessment.
Experience working with regional and specialized accreditation standards, reports and initiatives.
Experience in survey research.
Experience with, and knowledge of, regional accreditation standards and practices, preferably in a leadership role.
Ability to create statistical reports and analyze data. Demonstrates command of statistics and advanced skills in using statistical, database and spreadsheet software preferred.
Ability to synthesize complex issues and present them in a creative and non‑technical manner.
Ability to manage concurrent projects and to meet established timelines.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in strategic planning and assessing strategic planning preferred.
Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); background check satisfactory to the university.
Preferred Qualifications Additional Information:
This is a full‑time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000—$95,000 commensurate with education and experience. Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplemental plan retirement options.
Life insurance up to 8× the annual salary.
Long‑term disability coverage.
Twenty vacation days accrued per year.
Fifteen sick days accrued per year.
Five personal days per year.
Paid holidays.
Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.
Fitchburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.
Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website. Please click here to login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.
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