Director of Assessment and Accreditation

Workforce and Community Education

. Lead strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic assessment throughout the College .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $79,930 - $107,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic assessment and accreditation processes, including the development of assessment tools and methodologies. Proven ability to analyze data for evidence-based decision-making and to lead compliance efforts with accreditation standards.

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Doctoral Degree In EducationHigher Education Assessment ExperienceAccreditation ManagementData Analysis For Decision-MakingAssessment Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Student Learning Outcomes AssessmentProgram Review ProcessesAccreditation ReportingTeacher Credentialing ProgramsContinuous Quality ImprovementAssessment MethodologiesData-Driven Decision-MakingQuality Assurance PracticesAccreditation Site VisitsProgram Improvement Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCoachingTrainingStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauAssessment Management SystemsStudent Information SystemsAnthology

Industry Keywords

California Commission On Teacher CredentialingWSCUCAAQEPAccreditation AgenciesEducator Preparation Environment

Tech Stack

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Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic assessment throughout the College
Manage annual student learning outcomes assessments and comprehensive program reviews
Develop and maintain assessment processes, tools, dashboards, rubrics, surveys, and reporting methodologies
Analyze student learning and program effectiveness data to support evidence-based decision-making
Produce reports and recommendations for academic leadership, faculty, and university stakeholders
Serve as the College's lead administrator for assessment management systems and assessment dashboards
Serve as the primary college contact for accreditation and state approval activities
Lead preparation of self-studies, annual reports, accreditation submissions, quality assurance reports, and accreditation responses
Guide compliance efforts related to CTC, WSCUC, AAQEP, and other relevant accreditation and approval agencies
Support accreditation site visits, review processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Partner with faculty, program directors, department chairs, curriculum leaders, and instructional designers to improve assessment practices
Provide training, coaching, and consultation on assessment methodologies and accreditation requirements
Support development and revision of PLOs, SLOs, CLOs, assessment maps, rubrics, and evaluation tools
Help faculty translate assessment findings into actionable program improvements
Review new and revised program and course proposals to ensure student learning can be effectively assessed
Collaborate with curriculum and instructional design teams to strengthen quality assurance and assessment alignment
Promote evidence-based practices and continuous improvement across credential and non-credential programs
Serve as a member of the Dean's Cabinet and College leadership team
Contribute to strategic planning, quarterly operating reviews, and special projects
Collaborate with university assessment, accreditation, institutional research, and data operations leaders
Identify opportunities to improve assessment processes and strengthen organizational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in Education or a closely related field
Minimum eight (8) years of higher education assessment and accreditation experience
Experience supporting assessment and accreditation within a College of Education or educator preparation environment
Experience with teacher credentialing programs
Experience with accreditation site visits and accreditation reporting
Experience working with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Experience with regional and/or programmatic accreditation agencies
Experience with student learning outcomes assessment
Experience with program review processes
Experience conducting data analysis and using assessment findings to inform decision-making
Experience working with graduate and/or online education programs
Experience using assessment management systems and student information systems
Deep knowledge of teacher education accreditation and credentialing requirements
Understanding of California CTC processes and expectations
Ability to balance multiple assessment and accreditation initiatives simultaneously
Ability to build strong relationships with faculty and academic leaders
Ability to use data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
Preferred: Experience supporting AAQEP accreditation processes
Preferred: Experience working directly with CTC committees or serving as a consultant in accreditation activities
Preferred: Established professional relationships within CTC or educator preparation communities
Preferred: Experience with non-credential program assessment and national accreditation
Preferred: Advanced proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or related reporting tools
Preferred: Experience with Anthology or similar higher education platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to influence quality and continuous improvement across credential and non-credential programs
Partnership with academic leadership on strategic initiatives
Meaningful opportunities to influence the future of the College
Approximately once-annual travel for the Dean's Cabinet Retreat