Director of Assessment & Accreditation Strategy

University of West Alabama; Livingston (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of West Alabama invites applications for the Director of Assessment and Accreditation in the Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education.

This leadership role directs institutional effectiveness, CAEP compliance, data reporting, and continuous improvement across programs and candidate outcomes. Reporting to the Dean, the Director translates accreditation standards into sustainable processes, collaborates with faculty and college leadership, and guides evidence-based decision making to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field and relevant experience.
• Experience with accreditation processes and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate data effectively.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, staff, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAEP accreditation planning, reporting, self-studies, and site visits.
• Coordinate state/federal/institutional accreditation reporting requirements.
• Develop multi-year accreditation plans and evidence repositories.
• Analyze data to inform curricular and program decisions.
• Collaborate with college leadership and departments to meet accreditation standards.

Skills

Assessment & accreditation

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Technology literacy

Education

Master’s degree in education, higher education, educational leadership, assessment/evaluation, research

Doctoral degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Assessment/Evaluation, Research (preferred)

Job description

The University of West Alabama invites applications for the Director of Assessment and Accreditation in the Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education.

This leadership role directs institutional effectiveness, CAEP compliance, data reporting, and continuous improvement across programs and candidate outcomes. Reporting to the Dean, the Director translates accreditation standards into sustainable processes, collaborates with faculty and college leadership, and guides evidence-based decision making to