2398 Director, Assessment and Accreditation

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Director, Assessment and Accreditation

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2398

GRADE 47

CLASSIFICATION Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director of Assessment and Accreditation oversees the composition and coordination of assessment of student learning outcomes and assists in the evaluation of academic programs in academic departments and colleges, integrates assessment activities and results with accreditation processes, disseminates obtained information among University constituents and stakeholders, and sponsors instructional support activities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master's degree is required; a Doctorate is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: Experience with formal assessment and accreditation processes is required.

Skills: An understanding of statistical analysis is required. Effective communication skills are required. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community are required. Knowledge of college educational philosophy, college curricula, and instructional programs are required. The ability to plan and conduct effective meetings is required. Evidence of leadership ability is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2. Supports the University’s mission in public affairs and the development of educated persons by collecting, organizing, and analyzing multiple internal and external data sources and disseminating the information among University constituents and stakeholders.

3. Provides professional leadership of the assessment process by communicating the purposes of student outcomes assessment, assisting departments and colleges in the development and delineation of assessment plans, assisting in the selection of appropriate measures and methods for assessing student learning outcomes, and analyzing and communicating the results of assessments conducted.

4. Assists with, supports, and coordinates the reporting of assessment activities and the evaluation of majors and programs, supporting planning and budgeting decisions at the department, college, and unit levels, and represents the University and its assessment and evaluation processes to external agencies.

5. In coordination with faculty, develops and supports the assessment plan for Missouri State’s general education program.

6. Coordinates the work of the University’s Assessment Council.

7. Ensures that accreditation requirements, including compliance with accrediting standards, are incorporated, among other institutional goals and objectives, into the planning and evaluation process of the University and academic units.

8. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Associate Provost.

10. Contributes to the overall success of Institutional Effectiveness by performing all other duties as assigned by the Associate Provost.

SUPERVISION

The Director of Assessment and Accreditation supervises full-time and part-time professional and support staff and graduate assistants.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

REVISED AUGUST 2024