Director of Accreditation and Assessment, College of Health Science

Pepperdine University invites applications for the position of Director of Accreditation and Assessment for the newly established College of Health Science. Approved by the University Board of Regents in February 2025, the CHS will encompass schools of Nursing and Speech-Language Pathology, launching degree programs including Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Entry Level Master’s, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in August 2025. Additionally, a School of Physician Assistant Studies is scheduled to offer a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in August 2027, with plans for further expansion into Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and other healthcare disciplines.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the CHS, the director will lead accreditation and assessment  initiatives, overseeing the daily operations of the Office of Accreditation and Assessment. This role will involve collaboration with deans and directors of academic programs to ensure programmatic accreditation and alignment with the University’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness for comprehensive assessment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The director will be responsible for a broad range of activities essential to the success of the Office of Accreditation and Assessment and the CHS. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with schools/programs, directors/committees, and faculty/staff to support student learning, clinical program evaluation, specialized accreditation and compliance efforts, assessment processes, and course/program evaluation, and program enhancement across the CHS.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the Office of Accreditation and Assessment.
• Coordinating the collection and analysis of annual and cyclical data related to assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement across all CHS degree programs.
• Preparing reports and presentations that synthesize assessment findings.
• Developing surveys and instruments to gather data pertinent to student success, program effectiveness, learning outcomes, and accreditation standards.
• Continuously seeking improvements in the assessment process including college structures and processes, data collection, reporting, and the utilization of assessment tools to assist college planning and decision-making.
• Managing all assessment/accreditation software and data analysis/reporting systems.
• Supervising staff, including graduate assistants and student workers.
• Assisting and training CHS personnel in utilizing university data systems and analysis software.
• Serving on college and university committees as appointed.
• Completing projects as assigned by the CHS Dean or their designee(s).
• Demonstrating prudent financial management of the Office of Accreditation and Assessment.
• Promoting a culture of assessment and compliance throughout the college, and ensuring compliance with all applicable university policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performing other duties as assigned. 

In executing these responsibilities, the director will exemplify a commitment to communication, transparency, and humility, fostering a professional and collegial community within the CHS dedicated to integrating Christian faith and learning in the development of highly qualified graduates.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• A graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, data analytics, curriculum or instructional design, applied mathematics, statistics).
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education assessment, particularly in educational outcomes or program assessment.
• Exceptional proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to inform evidence-
  based decisions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated success using statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, SPSS), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other relevant technologies/tools to advancement assessment and accreditation initiatives.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and engagement with senior leadership, administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, complemented by a robust work ethic.
• The ability to make both independent and collaborative decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.<