Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness

University at Buffalo - SUNY; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking an Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness to lead university-wide assessment initiatives, program review, and MSCHE accreditation activities.

The role requires oversight of processes ensuring compliance with SUNY and accreditation standards, and collaboration with academic leaders and governance bodies to strengthen teaching, learning, and program quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional certification with 1 year of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Doctoral degree in Higher Education or related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education with institutional assessment, accreditation, or program review.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for university-wide student learning outcomes and program assessment initiatives.
• Lead assessment and educational effectiveness components of accreditation and Comprehensive Program Review.
• Supervise staff, set departmental priorities, manage resources, and drive organizational excellence.
• Provide data reporting for units and programs to support decision-making.
• Serve as senior consultant on assessment and educational effectiveness to university leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Assessment data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Assessment management systems

BI / data visualization tools

Job description

Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness

Position Title Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness

Classification Title

Classification Title Staff Associate

Department

Department Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness Office

The Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for university-wide initiatives that advance educational effectiveness and the assessment of student learning across the University at Buffalo. Reporting to the Associate Director (Interim) of the Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation ( CATT ) , this position leads the University’s annual academic program assessment reporting process, comprehensive program review, Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) accreditation activities, and other institutional assessment initiatives that support continuous improvement, educational effectiveness, and student success.

The Associate Director oversees the planning, implementation, and continuous enhancement of institutional processes that ensure compliance with university, SUNY , and accreditation requirements while promoting a culture of evidence-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, assessment coordinators, governance committees, and institutional partners, the position develops and implements policies, procedures, technologies, and professional development that strengthen assessment practices and the meaningful use of evidence to improve teaching, learning, and academic programs.

As the operational leader of the Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness department within CATT , the Associate Director supervises professional staff responsible for assessment operations and educational effectiveness initiatives, establishes departmental priorities, manages complex institutional projects, and ensures the successful execution of strategic objectives. The position provides strategic oversight of institutional assessment technologies, reporting infrastructure, and related business processes to improve operational effectiveness, data quality, and institutional reporting.

The Associate Director serves as the University’s subject matter expert on assessment, educational effectiveness, and accreditation, advising university leadership and academic units on institutional policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and national best practices. In partnership with colleagues responsible for curriculum governance and faculty development, the position contributes to a coordinated institutional approach to advancing academic quality and student learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for university-wide student learning outcomes and program assessment initiatives, including annual assessment reporting, to advance student learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead the assessment and educational effectiveness components of institutional accreditation and Comprehensive Program Review, ensuring compliance with university, SUNY , and accreditation standards.
• Direct the Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness department by supervising professional staff, establishing priorities, managing resources, and fostering organizational excellence.
• Provide data reporting to units, programs, and departments for evidence-informed decision-making.
• Serve as the University’s senior consultant on assessment and educational effectiveness by providing campus leadership, strategic consultation, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration.

About the Department

The Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation ( CATT ) at the University at Buffalo promotes educational excellence through the promotion of instructional innovation and support of instructional and learning environments design; assessment of program and teaching effectiveness; and dissemination of evidence-based instructional strategies. For more information, please visit the CATT website.

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Curriculum, Assessment & Teaching Transformation department serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.

About the University

The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional certification with 1 year of experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year for year basis.
• Professional experience in higher education with demonstrated responsibility for institutional assessment, accreditation, educational effectiveness, institutional research, academic program review, or related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate assessment data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, university-wide projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting and applying accreditation standards and assessment best practices.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing organizational priorities.
• Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Assessment, Evaluation, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in assessment or institutional effectiveness within a research university.
• Experience with MSCHE accreditation or other regional/programmatic accreditation processes.
• Experience administering assessment management systems.
• Experience supporting Comprehensive Program Review or academic quality assurance initiatives.
• Knowledge of SUNY policies, higher education governance, and assessment of student learning.
• Experience with data visualization, business intelligence, or analytics tools.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence or emerging technologies to improve assessment and institutional effectiveness processes.

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $98,500 - $101,000

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 10/02/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants

Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/16/2026

Deadline for External Applicants

Deadline for External Applicants 10/31/2026

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 12/01/2026

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name John Wild

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Director of Administration, CATT

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].