Director of Assessment & Accreditation

Description:

North Carolina A&T State University encourages all individuals who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications to apply. Consistent with the University’s commitment to employee growth and career advancement, qualified current North Carolina A&T State University employees will receive preferential consideration for this position. External candidates may be considered in the absence of qualified internal applicants.

The person in this position is a key member of the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, having the opportunity to assist with planning, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of assessment activities across the University. The Director of Assessment and Accreditation will train and support administrative and academic units in their own assessment to achieve critical outcomes in support of the University’s goals. The person in this position will specifically:

• Assess, manage, and develop a highly effective and efficient team that is collaborative and cross-functional

• Monitor the University’s compliance with accreditation requirements related to assessment and with other accountability initiatives

• Implement the assessment plan for degree programs, general education program, and online education program

• Encourage and support the use of analytics and assessment results at all levels in strategic planning, decision-making, and other efforts aimed at improving institutional effectiveness

• Provide in-depth analytical reports and statistical summaries to support institutional effectiveness, policy development, and decision-making

• Plan, select content, and publish a variety of publications related to institutional assessment

• With leadership provided by the associate vice provost, contribute to and maintain the unit website

• Serve as a representative on assessment and accreditation related councils

• Support research and analysis initiatives related to the institution

• Be responsible for performance outcomes of 2-3 team members

• Other duties as assigned

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness ( OSPIE ) at North Carolina A&T State University is the primary source of official data for the University. Its mission is to foster University effectiveness, including student success, by providing data and analysis for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. OSPIE supports student learning assessment, the development and evaluation of academic programs, and institutional accreditation.

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate degree in educational assessment or related field.

• Five or more years work experience in assessment or related field such as institutional or program accreditation.

• Demonstrated leadership in assessment and accreditation

• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to be productive and creative in a diverse team

• Experience in survey research

• Experience in using assessment software to track student learning outcomes and program outcomes assessment

• High level of interest and knowledge related to critical issues in higher education and student success

• High level of skill in using software for quantitative analysis and presentation

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred:

• Extensive experience leading institutional and program-level assessment initiatives in a higher education environment.

• Advanced experience with accreditation processes, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience using assessment and institutional research data to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Job Closing Date: 11/11/2026