Assessment and Strategic Initiatives Specialist

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking an Assessment and Strategic Initiatives Specialist to manage accreditation processes and support the business college's strategic plan.

You will design data structures for assurance of learning data, faculty qualifications, surveys, and KPIs, coordinating reports for AACSB and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience in higher education.
• Experience with accreditation processes, institutional research, assessment, and enrollment management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a report management system for accreditation reports and documentation; supports the data management platform.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes internal and external data sources and disseminates assessment and accreditation information to College and University constituents.
• Tracks progress on strategic initiatives and prepares annual progress reports.
• Monitors and documents faculty qualifications in accordance with AACSB standards.
• Coordinates submissions to annual AACSB surveys (Staff Compensation and Demographics Survey, Business School Questionnaire).
• Keeps current on AACSB standards, higher education assessment practices, and accreditation trends.

Skills

Assessment methodology

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet

Data-management software

Job description

Job Title: Assessment and Strategic Initiatives Specialist
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 302936

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Assessment and Strategic Initiatives Specialist. The Assessment and Strategic Initiatives Specialist works closely with the deans and academic departments to manage assessment and accreditation processes, and to support the implementation of the Mike Cottrell College of Business's strategic plan. The role coordinates the preparation, organization, and submission of all AACSB accreditation documentation ¿ including continuous improvement reviews, the Business School Questionnaire, and the Self-Evaluation Report, and serves as the College's primary point of contact for accreditation- and assessment-related matters. The specialist will design and implement a data management structure for coordinating assurance of learning data, faculty qualifications, first destination surveys, and other pertinent data for accreditation and tracking key performance indicators of the strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a report management system to ensure all accreditation reports and supporting documentation are submitted accurately and on time; maintains and supports the College's assessment/accreditation data management platform.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes internal and external data sources and disseminates assessment and accreditation information to College and University constituents and stakeholders.
• Tracks progress on strategic initiatives and implementation by organizing and validating KPIs and preparing annual progress reports.
• Works with department chairs to monitor and document faculty qualifications (Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, and Instructional Practitioner classifications) in accordance with AACSB standards.
• Coordinates the College's submissions to annual AACSB surveys, including the Staff Compensation and Demographics Survey and the Business School Questionnaire.
• Remains current on AACSB standards, higher education assessment practices, and accreditation trends through professional reading, development activities, and engagement with peer institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of assessment methodology and basic statistical analysis.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituencies to conduct assessment, research, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in report preparation and recordkeeping.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with spreadsheet and data-management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft formal accreditation reports.
• Proven ability to manage, track, and execute multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and build consensus across a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, department chairs, and University administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• At least three years of experience in higher education;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accreditation processes, institutional research, assessment, and enrollment management is preferred.

Proposed Salary

$54,778 - $60,256

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, and Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affe tive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education

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