Director of Accreditation & Institutional Assessment

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Accreditation and Assessment to lead institutional effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and assessment activities on the UT Main Campus. The role reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness.

The position requires deep knowledge of accreditation processes, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with faculty, deans, and external agencies. Eligibility to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, educational research, assessment and evaluation, public administration, or related field.
• Five+ years in higher education accreditation/assessment.
• Experience preparing accreditation narratives/reports and knowledge of accreditation processes.
• Experience developing or reviewing assessment plans and using findings to improve programs.
• Project management skills; ability to write and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional accreditation activities and liaise with The Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• Oversee university-wide assessment and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage data systems for assessment; analyze data and communicate findings for planning.
• Provide training on assessment design, curriculum mapping, rubrics, and data analysis.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with Campus leadership and external agencies.

Skills

Project management

Academic leadership

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Assessment design

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

Assessment management systems

Vendor management

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Accreditation and Assessment to lead institutional effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and assessment activities on the UT Main Campus. The role reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness.

The position requires deep knowledge of accreditation processes, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with faculty, deans, and external agencies. Eligibility to work in the US is required.