Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Job Title: Director of Accreditation and Assessment
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 270062
About Us Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

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Job Summary The director of Accreditation and Assessment fosters a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability by leading, coordinating, and supporting institutional and programmatic accreditation activities. Works with UWG SACSCOC liaison, faculty, and committee representatives to support accreditation and coordinate related activities. This individual collaborates with the Office of IEA to ensure delivering appropriate data and data analytics in support of institutional and program accreditation, quality enhancement initiatives, and program improvement. This person will also be responsible for creating and deepening a culture of assessment throughout the campus by leading a comprehensive institutional assessment plan to support the University's mission and strategic initiatives and will provide expertise and assistance to constituents across campus in developing and implementing effective assessment plans and instruments. The position is responsible for overseeing institution-wide assessment activities (e.g., academic programs assessment, general education assessment, academic and student services assessment, and comprehensive program review). The Director of Accreditation and Assessment works broadly with University leadership, college leadership, faculty, and non-academic divisions and serves on division, university, and system committees as assigned.

Responsibilities Lead and coordinate institutional accreditation activities and follow-up actions, and maintain a documentation filing system, including but not limited to SACSCOC reports, data, and communications. Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements is incorporated into the planning, assessment, and evaluation processes and documentation of the institution. Inform and advise constituents across the university on SACSCOC policies, procedures, and requirements and serve as a reliable resource for the university and its community on accreditation topics

Coordinate and ensure completion of SACSCOC annual profiles and any other reports requested by the Commission. Oversee/advise the preparation of prospectuses, prepare letters and cover pages for submission, and keep a record of substantive change communications, reports, submissions, notifications, and approvals. Monitor SACSCOC revisions to standards, policies, and procedures and ensure UWG's compliance with revised requirements

Support programmatic accreditation by reviewing reports and providing university-level information for faculty and administrators as appropriate. Oversee university-wide assessment activities and annual reporting, including academic program assessment, general education assessment, and academic and student services assessment. Maintain the Strategic Planning process, including UWG Blueprints and Annual Reporting practices.

Supervise the completion of comprehensive program reviews for UWG degree programs to ensure the university's compliance with accreditation and the University System of Georgia s requirements. Review submissions in Curriculog for compliance with accreditation requirements. Develop and deliver effective workshops on accreditation issues and assessment techniques for academic and support departments, assessment data analysis and use, rubric development and use, and prior learning assessment to include portfolio assessment. Develop skills in using Xitracs, the Assessment and Accreditation program used by IEA.

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Master's degree

Required Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in institutional accreditation, evaluation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness with one to two years of experience in higher education. Experience in data management and research methods related to assessment best practices. Demonstrated experience managing and leading accreditation and assessment activities at the institutional, departmental, and/or program levels. Proven effective project planning and effective managerial skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree. Technological proficiency with statistical packages and Microsoft Excel. A deep understanding of policies and processes associated with institutional accreditation and assessment and familiarity with USG policies and procedures. Recent experience with SACSCOC accreditation and reporting is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of institutional accreditation (e.g., SACSCOC) standards, policies, and procedures, specifically, experience with organizing, writing, and submitting reaffirmation and substantive change reports. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.

USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

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