Director of University Assessment and Accreditation

Hiring Department:  Academic Affairs

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  Commensurate with Experience, 11 Month, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. 
 


Position Details:  A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.


The University of North Dakota is seeking an 11-month Director of Assessment and Accreditation. The Director will provide administrative leadership and oversight of all efforts related to assessment; a central purpose is to enhance and promote a culture of comprehensive assessment to:
(1) support continuous improvement of departmental academic outcomes through assessment of student learning;
(2) maintain continued compliance with all Higher Learning Commission (HLC) policies and expectations; and
(3) manage UND data collection process for the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education (VALUE) Institute.

The Director of Assessment and Accreditation will help promote a culture of comprehensive assessment and integrate assessment applications and technologies through collaboration with various UND academic and service units. The Director will serve on a variety of institutional committees and/or task forces and will engage in ongoing professional development by attending appropriate accreditation and assessment related workshops and conferences. The position reports to the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs with a strong working relationship with the Director of the Office of University Analytics and Planning.


To Apply
 
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by September 30, 2018 will be given first consideration.
To apply online, go to: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su119
 
Please submit a PDF version of your complete curriculum vita/resume, a cover letter of application highlighting the qualifications for the position, and names/contact information of three references. Further information may be requested later (e.g. letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.)


For nominations or further information:
Stephanie Fowler
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: 530-677-9945
sfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com
 




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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.