Academic Program Development Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 62,300 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A major university in Alabama is seeking an Academic Program Development Specialist who will assist in developing effective assessment processes for student learning and manage proposals for new programs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree along with relevant experience in higher education accreditation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and facilitating internal processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in higher education accreditation.
• Master’s degree with relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with accreditation and evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing effective assessment processes for student learning.
• Manage proposals for new programs through approval processes.
• Coordinate accreditation-related activities for compliance.

Skills

Curricular development consultation

Regulatory compliance with accreditation standards

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Statistical software usage (e.g., SPSS, SAS)

Webpage development tools (e.g., Wordpress)

Approval workflow applications (e.g., CIM for programs)

Best practices in curriculum review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Taskstream

OnBase

Job description

A major university in Alabama is seeking an Academic Program Development Specialist who will assist in developing effective assessment processes for student learning and manage proposals for new programs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree along with relevant experience in higher education accreditation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and facilitating internal processes.