Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 11 hours ago
Director of Assessment and Accreditation - Management Analyst 3 (AA26141)
Mankato
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$50K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is seeking a Director of Assessment and Accreditation to provide leadership in advancing a culture of continuous improvement in student learning. The role involves overseeing assessment activities, coordinating program reviews, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and standards.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and expertise in advancing a culture of continuous improvement through the assessment of student learning across academic and co-curricular programs
Oversees university-wide assessment activities, coordinates program review and accreditation processes, and ensures alignment with institutional goals and external standards
Serves as the campus authority on assessment practices, supporting faculty and staff in designing measurable learning outcomes, analyzing data, and using results to enhance continuous improvement and student success
Administers assessment management systems and fosters collaboration to maintain compliance, accountability, and institutional effectiveness
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of professional experience in education assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, curriculum development, or a related area
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing assessment plans for academic and/or co-curricular programs
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting to support institutional effectiveness or accreditation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and develop training or support materials
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators across diverse academic and/or co-curricular units
Familiarity with academic assessment and accreditation processes
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving institutional needs
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, or related discipline)
Experience with strategic planning and implementation of initiatives that support institutional goals and student success
Experience leading or supporting program or institutional accreditation efforts
Knowledge of Minnesota State System policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives (e.g., Equity 2030)
Demonstrated success in facilitating professional development and building institutional capacity related to assessment and/or curriculum design
Experience using assessment software tools (e.g., Watermark, Taskstream, or similar platforms)
Demonstrated experience leading academic program, college, general education, or co-curricular assessment processes
Benefits
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
A Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
Employer paid life insurance
Short and long term disability
Professional development
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Company
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.
10001+ employees
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