Director of Assessment & Accreditation

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Director of Assessment & Accreditation to lead the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE). The role oversees assessment across degree programs, general education, and online education, driving analytics and strategic decision‑making to improve institutional effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a doctorate in educational assessment with 5+ years of leadership in accreditation, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in educational assessment or related field.
• Five+ years in assessment or related field such as accreditation.
• Demonstrated leadership in assessment and accreditation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in quantitative analysis and presenting results.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team.
• Monitor accreditation compliance and accountability initiatives.
• Implement the assessment plan for degree programs, general education, and online programs.
• Promote use of analytics to inform strategic planning and decisions.
• Provide analytical reports and summaries to support policy development.
• Prepare and publish publications related to institutional assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Survey research

Quantitative analysis

Higher education knowledge

Education

Doctorate in educational assessment

Tools

Assessment software

Job description

Position Overview

North Carolina A&T State University encourages all individuals who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications to apply. Consistent with the University's commitment to employee growth and career advancement, qualified current North Carolina A&T State University employees will receive preferential consideration for this position. External candidates may be considered in the absence of qualified internal applicants.

The person in this position is a key member of the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, having the opportunity to assist with planning, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of assessment activities across the University. The Director of Assessment and Accreditation will train and support administrative and academic units in their own assessment to achieve critical outcomes in support of the University's goals. The person in this position will specifically:

• Assess, manage, and develop a highly effective and efficient team that is collaborative and cross‑functional
• Monitor the University's compliance with accreditation requirements related to assessment and with other accountability initiatives
• Implement the assessment plan for degree programs, general education program, and online education program
• Encourage and support the use of analytics and assessment results at all levels in strategic planning, decision‑making, and other efforts aimed at improving institutional effectiveness
• Provide in‑depth analytical reports and statistical summaries to support institutional effectiveness, policy development, and decision‑making
• Plan, select content, and publish a variety of publications related to institutional assessment
• With leadership provided by the associate vice provost, contribute to and maintain the unit website
• Serve as a representative on assessment and accreditation related councils
• Support research and analysis initiatives related to the institution
• Be responsible for performance outcomes of 2-3 team members
• Other duties as assigned

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE) at North Carolina A&T State University is the primary source of official data for the University. Its mission is to foster University effectiveness, including student success, by providing data and analysis for evidence‑based decision‑making and strategic planning. OSPIE supports student learning assessment, the development and evaluation of academic programs, and institutional accreditation.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctorate degree in educational assessment or related field.
• Five or more years work experience in assessment or related field such as institutional or program accreditation.
• Demonstrated leadership in assessment and accreditation
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to be productive and creative in a diverse team
• Experience in survey research
• Experience in using assessment software to track student learning outcomes and program outcomes assessment
• High level of interest and knowledge related to critical issues in higher education and student success
• High level of skill in using software for quantitative analysis and presentation

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Extensive experience leading institutional and program‑level assessment initiatives in a higher education environment.
• Advanced experience with accreditation processes, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience using assessment and institutional research data to inform strategic planning and decision‑making.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Work Arrangement

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

Position Information

• Working Title: Director of Assessment & Accreditation
• Position Number: 000053
• Recruitment Salary Range: $113,066 - $115,000
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full‑time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division: Assessment & Analytics
• Organizational Location: VP Strat Plang & Instit Effect
• Organizational Unit: OSPIE

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA3255
• Open Date: 10/28/2026
• Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 11/11/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Date Position Available: November 16, 2026

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.