"Director of Accreditation and Assessment"

Ready to make an impact? Join us as the Director of Accreditation and Assessment, where you'll be part of a team supporting student-centered growth and success, and institutional excellence at the University of Dayton. As Director of Accreditation and Assessment, you'll spearhead our commitment to academic excellence by overseeing institutional accreditation processes, developing comprehensive assessment strategies, and ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies. You'll collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to maintain our reputation for educational quality while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across all academic programs. Apply today!

This position plays a crucial leadership role in creating a culture of continuous improvement within our institutional assessment, including student learning and the holistic student experience at the University of Dayton. Additionally, this position ensures the University of Dayton’s compliance with external accreditation standards and in evaluating the effectiveness of its programs. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Engagement, this position serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Higher Learning Commission. They develop relationships, communicate effectively and work collaboratively with university administration, faculty and staff to ensure accreditation success, as well as creating processes that focus on continuous improvement at the University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Five years of related experience
• Experience managing projects from proposal to completion ensuring objectives are met
• Knowledge of assessment and institutional research processes
• Experience with accreditation standards (e.g., Higher Learning Commission)
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Experience in managing and leading accreditation and assessment activities across a complex organization
• Knowledge of theory and best practices in assessment of student learning in higher education
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, educational research or related field
• Terminal degree
• More than five years of related experience
• HLC ALO experience
• Experience leading assessment
• Knowledge of best practices in assessment and their application to program evaluation, strategic planning and continuous improvement

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.