Director of Assessment and Accreditation

Title: Director of Assessment & Accreditation

Employee Classification: Dir Assessment & Accred

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Office of the Provost

Department: HSC-University Assessment & Accred-385000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of University Assessment and Accreditation (UAA) leads HSC Fort Worth in ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements. We do this by assisting the institution, colleges, and departments with their accreditation needs through:
Familiarizing faculty, staff, and students with the accrediting policies, procedures, and standards.
Involving faculty, staff, and students comprehensively in the evaluation and planning of accreditation activities.
Serving as a resource for information, policies, procedures, and standards related to SACSCOC and THECB.
Assisting units with programmatic accreditation through: ensuring self-studies address the standards, providing institutional data, information, and narratives, aiding in the organization, planning, and management of accreditation activities.

Position Overview

The Director of Accreditation leads the implementation of highly visible institutional processes with responsibility for specialty areas required for the development and analysis of educational accreditation, assessment, accountability or processes at the institutional, school and department levels. This position works on cross functional projects in partnership with diverse stakeholders within the division and throughout the institution, and performs a large coordination role, gathering and evaluating information from university wide stakeholders and ensuring quality standards. The Director of Accreditation is responsible for reinforcing the university's policies and educational goals by directing and overseeing the development, implementation, and administration of the university's Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as well as supporting all respective school/colleges programmatic accreditation initiatives. Responsible for preparing and submitting all applications, notifications, and related documents to SACSCOC, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and other state/federal agencies. This position supports the Assistant Vice Provost of Assessment and Accreditation with accreditation leadership in support of strategic initiatives, decision-making, and policy formation at the departmental and institutional levels. The Director may provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to professional staff members within their area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience driving large projects and programs t