Director of Assessment and Accreditation Management Analyst 3 (AA26141)

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Salary Range: $24.05 - $33.73 / hourly; $50216 - $70428 / annually

Job Description

The Director of Assessment and Accreditation provides leadership and expertise in advancing a culture of continuous improvement through the assessment of student learning across academic and co-curricular programs. This role oversees university-wide assessment activities coordinates program review and accreditation processes and ensures alignment with institutional goals and external standards. Serving as the campus authority on assessment practices the Director supports faculty and staff in designing measurable learning outcomes analyzing data and using results to enhance continuous improvement and student success. Additionally the position administers assessment management systems and fosters collaboration to maintain compliance accountability and institutional effectiveness. The Director of Assessment and Accreditation reports to the Assistant Provost for Accreditation Assessment and Curriculum Innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualification

• Masters 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.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .

Minimal travel required. The person in this position may be required to attend professional conferences to maintain awareness of accreditation standards and best practices in assessment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes up to 95% of the time. Based on the essential functions of this positions MMB Policy #1422 and University policies relating to flexible work this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employees permanent/principal work location.

About

More than 1600 talented faculty staff and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

Destination 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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 as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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