Dean, Accreditation & Assessment of Student Learning

Job Description

Dean of Accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Dean, Accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning (DAASL). LCCC has consistently ranked among the nation’s top community colleges and is among the highest performing institutions among the 22 community colleges in the state of Ohio.

Located in Lorain County, Ohio- an economically, culturally, and educationally diverse community of 315,000 people, just 30 miles west of Cleveland. The College embodies a deep belief that “every student’s dream matters.” The College remains deeply committed to enhancing student access, completion, and post-graduation success.

The DAASL serves as the Provost’s chief advisor and representative in matters related to institutional and professional accreditation, academic program innovation and effectiveness, and assessment of student learning. The DAASL has responsibility for providing oversight, innovative, collaborative and strategic leadership for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of college initiatives, programs, and structures that support the faculty and academic programs. The DAASL directly manages the accreditation and assessment personnel.

Serving as the campus Accreditation Liaison Officer (AOL), the DAASL manages all aspects of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. Leads the process for determining the need for new academic programs and the level of college financial, faculty, and facility resources needed to deliver them effectively. The DAASL leads campus assessment of the effectiveness of courses, academic programs, general education and co-curricular education. The DAASL ensures that the College is compliant with state and federal regulations and serves as an ex officio member or chair of college committees in the domain of curriculum and assessment, including the Student Learning Assessment Council and Curriculum Council.

Professional Statement

Describe your philosophy regarding the assessment of student learning. In your response, include examples of how your experience with assessment has informed teaching and learning, supported student academic and career success, and contributed to continuous program or institutional improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, EdD, or other appropriate terminal degree
• A minimum of five years of academic administrative experience
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and administrators from varied disciplines and backgrounds including collegial consensus-building
• Experience in the development and implementation of innovative organizational and academic growth initiatives
• Proven experience managing and leading academic assessment activities
• Deep understanding of policies and processes associated with institutional and professional accreditation
• Demonstrated commitment to holistic and inclusive approaches to the work
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a faculty member
• Experience working in a community college or an open access higher education environment

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise and relevant experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a professional statement, & unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). All can be uploaded to the online application. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background and reference check prior to being hired.