Strategic Director of Accreditation & Academic Assessment

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Accreditation and Assessment to lead institutional effectiveness, oversee accreditation processes with The Commission, and coordinate campus-wide assessment initiatives. The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement across units.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness, the director will guide data systems, manage staff, and collaborate with faculty, deans, and offices to align

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, educational research, assessment and evaluation, public administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in accreditation, assessment, institutional effectiveness, or closely related work.
• Ability to lead complex projects and coordinate across multiple units.
• Experience with accreditation standards, narratives, reporting, and keeping organized evidence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary campus resource for accreditation requirements and act as liaison to The Commission.
• Lead university-wide planning, coordination, and documentation for reaffirmation, interim reviews, and annual reporting.
• Draft, review, and edit accreditation narratives, reports, and related institutional documentation.
• Coordinate with campus partners to develop internal procedures ensuring compliance with accreditation expectations.
• Maintain an accreditation calendar and organized evidence repository.
• Direct assessment of academic programs and administrative units, and manage data systems for evidence-based improvement.
• Provide faculty and staff training on assessment design, curriculum mapping, rubrics, and data analysis.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Accreditation and Assessment to lead institutional effectiveness, oversee accreditation processes with The Commission, and coordinate campus-wide assessment initiatives. The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement across units.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness, the director will guide data systems, manage staff, and collaborate with faculty, deans, and offices to align