Job Title: Director of Accreditation and Assessment
Reporting Relationship: Dean of the School of Integrated Learning and Development
Unit: National & Global
Department: Dean SoEL Administration-NGBL
Campus Location: NGM Building Marion (This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days onsite / 1-2 days remote.)
Summary of Position: The Director of Accreditation & Assessment is a leadership role within the School of Integrated Learning & Development (SILD) providing strategic oversight of accreditation assessment for the School and the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). This role ensures compliance with national accreditation standards state regulations & specialized professional association requirements.
Working collaboratively with faculty & leadership the Director designs and manages assessment protocols and quality assurance systems that demonstrate candidate impact supports data-driven decision-making and strengthen program effectiveness. The Director oversees the technical collection management analysis and visualization of programmatic data utilizing institutional data systems and analytic tools. This includes translating complex data sets into clear dashboards summaries and reports that inform faculty action. The Director supervises institutional reporting to accrediting bodies and government agencies and guides faculty through accreditation-related tasks such as program reviews action plans timelines and evidence development. The role also supervises the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers and serves on the Education Coordinating Council to support cohesive EPP initiatives.
In alignment with SILDs commitment to innovation agility and purpose-driven education the Director intentionally leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance assessment and accreditation work. Including using AI tools to analyze large data sets identify trends draft preliminary reports and create internal workflow supports (e.g. bots or assistants) that increase efficiency while maintaining human oversight ethical use and academic integrity.
This multifaceted leadership role requires expertise in accreditation and assessment strong relational and communication skills and the ability to lead systems-level improvement in a complex higher-education environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Accreditation & Quality Assurance
- Provide guidance on national accreditation standards (e.g. CAEP) state regulations university assessment protocols and SPA expectations for the EPP
- Co-Design implement and continually improve assessment protocols and the EPPs qualityassurance system to ensure sustained accreditation and usable data
- Lead/author compliance narratives and readiness artifacts; maintain calendars evidence trails and reviewday logistics
- Colead annual Program Reviews and Action Plans with department chairs; coordinate timelines deliverables and change documentation
- Guide faculty and academic leaders through standardsaligned tasks (e.g. accreditation reports SPA timelines action plans curriculum revisions data studies)
- Evidence & Data Systems
- Administer EPP data platforms and pipelines (e.g. Watermark Smartsheet Power BI) in collaboration with IR/IT; ensure data integrity security and access
- Complete mandated reporting (e.g. Title II 1388 MRS surveys) with accurate methodologies and ontime submissions
- Develop dashboards visualizations and concise briefings that convert evidence into actionable insights for faculty leadership and partners
- Key Assessments & Program Impact
- Oversee Key Assessments across initial and advanced programs (administration calibration data quality alignment to CAEP/InTASC/ISTE)
- Provide data to faculty and assist with analysis of assessment results to demonstrate candidate growth and program impact; translate findings to targeted program improvements
- Coordinate with the Office of Clinical Experiences to align evaluation instruments and evidence flows connected to field experiences and student teaching
- AI Automation & Digital Fluency
- Use AI responsibly to accelerate evidence synthesis and data analysis (e.g. summarizing accreditation evidence by standard; generating initial visual summaries for faculty review) with human verification and privacy safeguards
- Design and maintain internal permissioned AI assistants/bots (e.g. FAQ rubriccheck helpers reportdraft assistants) that streamline repetitive EPP workflows
- Collaboration Supervision & Service
- Supervise the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers; delegate projects and coach for quality
- Serve on the Education Coordinating Council to align assessment practices and improvement initiatives across the EPP
- Build strong partnerships with department chairs the Office of Clinical Experiences Institutional Research/IT Registrar and Academic Affairs to ensure coherent evidence narratives for licensure clinical experiences and program integrity
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. |
Education - Masters degree in an educationrelated field required doctorate preferred
- Demonstrated success with CAEP/SPA/state reporting and program evaluation; ability to lead assessment systems in K12 or higher education
Experience - Experience in educator preparation (EPP) and online/adult learning environments preferred
- Record of data visualization and automation at scale; familiarity with data governance and privacy practices preferred
Required Skills - Technical fluency with data/IT systems (e.g. Power BI SQL/DAX/Power Query Smartsheet LMS)
- Evidence of AIassisted analysis and/or bot development
- Excellent communication collaboration and project management skills; ability to translate complex standards into clear action
- Commitment to IWUs Christcentered mission and to innovation agility belonging and service in support of diverse adult learners
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IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind. |
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. |
Required Experience:
Director
Job Title: Director of Accreditation and AssessmentReporting Relationship: Dean of the School of Integrated Learning and DevelopmentUnit: National & GlobalDepartment: Dean SoEL Administration-NGBLCampus Location: NGM Building Marion (This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days onsite / 1-2 days remote.)...
Job Title: Director of Accreditation and Assessment
Reporting Relationship: Dean of the School of Integrated Learning and Development
Unit: National & Global
Department: Dean SoEL Administration-NGBL
Campus Location: NGM Building Marion (This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days onsite / 1-2 days remote.)
Summary of Position: The Director of Accreditation & Assessment is a leadership role within the School of Integrated Learning & Development (SILD) providing strategic oversight of accreditation assessment for the School and the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). This role ensures compliance with national accreditation standards state regulations & specialized professional association requirements.
Working collaboratively with faculty & leadership the Director designs and manages assessment protocols and quality assurance systems that demonstrate candidate impact supports data-driven decision-making and strengthen program effectiveness. The Director oversees the technical collection management analysis and visualization of programmatic data utilizing institutional data systems and analytic tools. This includes translating complex data sets into clear dashboards summaries and reports that inform faculty action. The Director supervises institutional reporting to accrediting bodies and government agencies and guides faculty through accreditation-related tasks such as program reviews action plans timelines and evidence development. The role also supervises the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers and serves on the Education Coordinating Council to support cohesive EPP initiatives.
In alignment with SILDs commitment to innovation agility and purpose-driven education the Director intentionally leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance assessment and accreditation work. Including using AI tools to analyze large data sets identify trends draft preliminary reports and create internal workflow supports (e.g. bots or assistants) that increase efficiency while maintaining human oversight ethical use and academic integrity.
This multifaceted leadership role requires expertise in accreditation and assessment strong relational and communication skills and the ability to lead systems-level improvement in a complex higher-education environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Accreditation & Quality Assurance
- Provide guidance on national accreditation standards (e.g. CAEP) state regulations university assessment protocols and SPA expectations for the EPP
- Co-Design implement and continually improve assessment protocols and the EPPs qualityassurance system to ensure sustained accreditation and usable data
- Lead/author compliance narratives and readiness artifacts; maintain calendars evidence trails and reviewday logistics
- Colead annual Program Reviews and Action Plans with department chairs; coordinate timelines deliverables and change documentation
- Guide faculty and academic leaders through standardsaligned tasks (e.g. accreditation reports SPA timelines action plans curriculum revisions data studies)
- Evidence & Data Systems
- Administer EPP data platforms and pipelines (e.g. Watermark Smartsheet Power BI) in collaboration with IR/IT; ensure data integrity security and access
- Complete mandated reporting (e.g. Title II 1388 MRS surveys) with accurate methodologies and ontime submissions
- Develop dashboards visualizations and concise briefings that convert evidence into actionable insights for faculty leadership and partners
- Key Assessments & Program Impact
- Oversee Key Assessments across initial and advanced programs (administration calibration data quality alignment to CAEP/InTASC/ISTE)
- Provide data to faculty and assist with analysis of assessment results to demonstrate candidate growth and program impact; translate findings to targeted program improvements
- Coordinate with the Office of Clinical Experiences to align evaluation instruments and evidence flows connected to field experiences and student teaching
- AI Automation & Digital Fluency
- Use AI responsibly to accelerate evidence synthesis and data analysis (e.g. summarizing accreditation evidence by standard; generating initial visual summaries for faculty review) with human verification and privacy safeguards
- Design and maintain internal permissioned AI assistants/bots (e.g. FAQ rubriccheck helpers reportdraft assistants) that streamline repetitive EPP workflows
- Collaboration Supervision & Service
- Supervise the School Effectiveness Analyst and student workers; delegate projects and coach for quality
- Serve on the Education Coordinating Council to align assessment practices and improvement initiatives across the EPP
- Build strong partnerships with department chairs the Office of Clinical Experiences Institutional Research/IT Registrar and Academic Affairs to ensure coherent evidence narratives for licensure clinical experiences and program integrity
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. |
Education - Masters degree in an educationrelated field required doctorate preferred
- Demonstrated success with CAEP/SPA/state reporting and program evaluation; ability to lead assessment systems in K12 or higher education
Experience - Experience in educator preparation (EPP) and online/adult learning environments preferred
- Record of data visualization and automation at scale; familiarity with data governance and privacy practices preferred
Required Skills - Technical fluency with data/IT systems (e.g. Power BI SQL/DAX/Power Query Smartsheet LMS)
- Evidence of AIassisted analysis and/or bot development
- Excellent communication collaboration and project management skills; ability to translate complex standards into clear action
- Commitment to IWUs Christcentered mission and to innovation agility belonging and service in support of diverse adult learners
|
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind. |
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. |
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