"Director of Accreditation and Assessment for School of Health Sciences"

Director of Accreditation and Assessment for School of Health Sciences

Company:
Liberty University

Job Location:
Lynchburg, 24502

Category:
Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number: R0009615
This position is a full-time staff position in the School of Health Sciences. The Director of Accreditation and Assessment serves as the official liaison between the School of Health Sciences, Program Directors, Programmatic Accreditors (particularly those with whom we are seeking accreditation), and the Liberty University Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (IER). This position also provides accreditation support to the Department Chairs and Program Directors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain the suite of tools used by the School of Health Science for evidence of meeting the programmatic accreditation standards (i.e., conduct validity/reliability studies; determine standard alignment; prepare summary reports).
• Develop, maintain, and update the SHS Quality Assurance Handbook and Accreditation Training Manual.
• Monitor data collection cycles (i.e. annual cycles and semester cycles) and compliance with the Quality Assurance Cycle (data collection, data analysis, goal development, goal monitoring).
• Assist the Program Directors with providing a historical narrative for reports.
• Work with the Program Directors to ensure that data reports are accurate and reliable and presented in a user-friendly format.
• Provide accreditation updates to stakeholders at advisory council meetings and faculty meetings.
• Advocate on behalf of the dean for needed accreditation funding and resources (i.e. consultation fees, accreditation fees, funding for improvement plans, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of all existing programmatic accreditor policies and procedures, and other relevant accreditation resources, including those related to programmatic accreditors with whom we are seeking accreditation.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for all accreditation-related questions.
• Participate in professional training and state-level meetings related to licensure and certification.
• Remain abreast of current information related to the programmatic accreditation and DOE requirements for licensure programs.
• Attend programmatic accreditor conferences and training meetings as needed.
• Initiate needed correspondence between the SHS and programmatic accreditors.
• Assist with advising/consulting
  • Current program re-development to align with new programmatic accreditation standards
  • New program development to meet regulations
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Along with the Associate Deans, Department Chairs and Program Directors, assist with reporting to the Dean's Office, the following accreditation and licensure reports and requirements:
  • Title II
  • Self-Study Reports
  • Annual programmatic reports
  • State Approvals: NC-SARA reports
  • State and Federal Licensure requirements (per state boards and DOE)
  • Certification and Licensure Exams
• Lead accreditation team meetings and periodic meetings with other constituents, both internally and externally.
• Maintain an accreditation timeline to prepare for successful self-study and site visits.
• Support the Department Chair, Program Director and Dean's Office with site visit preparation, logistics, and implementation.
• Along with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (IER), assist with accreditation faculty in-service days each semester (i.e. determine schedule, prepare presentations, upload data, deliver instruction).
• Assist with Assessment Reflection Day for the School of Health Sciences
• Oversee the launch of alumni, employer and stakeholder surveys through our departments, IER, and other internal university departments.
• Collaboration with IER Assessment Director to provide essential data for IER requirements.
• Liaison between IER and the Dean's Office on SACSCOC documentation and related projects.
• Oversee all programmatic accreditation efforts, including seeking initial accreditation for programs in the development pipeline or in the development queue.
• Oversee the review of all programmatic accreditation reports: annual report, self-study report, rejoinder, addendum, etc.
• Other duties assigned by the Dean and Associate Deans.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred bachelor's degree in business administration or management; however, comparable bachelor's degrees and prior experience in operations, executive administration, project management, organizational development, process improvement, assessment, research design, or similar experience is acceptable.
• Master's degree preferred with particular interest in accreditation and/or organizational management; however, breadth and scope of experience will be considered in lieu of graduate education.
• Preferred master's degree in business administration or management, healthcare administration, project management, educational leadership, organizational development, or similar; however, comparable master's degree with prior experience in these fields (or similar) is acceptable.
• Three to five years' experience with programmatic accreditation in higher education is preferred.
• Three to five years' experience with accreditation protocols and program assessment in higher education is preferred.
• Experience in leading groups of professors and program directors through the programmatic self-study process is preferred.
• Experience in data analysis and data-based decision-making, quality assurance and improvement are preferred.
• Knowledge of initial and advanced licensure programs in Virginia is preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management, project management, team collaboration and administrative skills.
• Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with team members.
• Ability to set and keep deadlines to meet internal and external accreditation timelines.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Ability to effectively cope with change, comfortably shift gears, navigate risk and uncertainty; efficiently handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel (campus, local, conference attendance)
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lit, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally or occasional travel to conferences.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Target Hire Date
2026-03-23

Time Type
Full time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office