Director of Assessment and Accreditation

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Director of Assessment and Accreditation

Sanford College of Education | National University Remote, USA (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing experience preferred) Salary Range: $79,930 - $107,900 Travel: Approximately once annually for the Dean's Cabinet Retreat

Lead Assessment Excellence. Advance Accreditation Success. Shape the Future of Educator Preparation.

The Sanford College of Education at National University is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Assessment and Accreditation to lead assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts across a growing portfolio of credential and non-credential academic programs.

This director-level role reflects the College's growth and commitment to advancing student learning outcomes, academic quality, and accreditation excellence. As the College's primary assessment and accreditation leader, you will collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, curriculum teams, instructional designers, and university partners to ensure compliance with state, regional, and national accreditation standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

If you are a higher education leader with expertise in academic assessment, teacher education accreditation, data analysis, and faculty collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on educator preparation programs serving students nationwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean of the Sanford College of Education with a strong working and reporting relationship to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Director of Assessment and Accreditation serves as the college's subject matter expert for assessment, accreditation, student learning outcomes, and program effectiveness.

This role will oversee assessment and accreditation activities for credential and non-credential programs and serve as the primary liaison between the College and university offices responsible for assessment, institutional research, accreditation, and curriculum governance.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding faculty and program leaders through assessment planning, accreditation reporting, program reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with university, state, and accreditation expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment Leadership

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic assessment throughout the College.
• Manage annual student learning outcomes assessments and comprehensive program reviews.
• Develop and maintain assessment processes, tools, dashboards, rubrics, surveys, and reporting methodologies.
• Analyze student learning and program effectiveness data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Produce reports and recommendations for academic leadership, faculty, and university stakeholders.
• Serve as the College's lead administrator for assessment management systems and assessment dashboards.

Accreditation Leadership

• Serve as the primary college contact for accreditation and state approval activities.
• Lead preparation of self-studies, annual reports, accreditation submissions, quality assurance reports, and accreditation responses.
• Guide compliance efforts related to:
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Other relevant accreditation and approval agencies
• Support accreditation site visits, review processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Faculty and Program Support

• Partner with faculty, program directors, department chairs, curriculum leaders, and instructional designers to improve student learning assessment practices.
• Provide training, coaching, and consultation on assessment methodologies and accreditation requirements.
• Support development and revision of:
  • Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
  • Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
  • Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
  • Assessment maps
  • Rubrics and evaluation tools
• Help faculty translate assessment findings into actionable program improvements.

Curriculum and Quality Assurance

• Review new and revised program and course proposals to ensure student learning can be effectively assessed.
• Collaborate with curriculum and instructional design teams to strengthen quality assurance and assessment alignment.
• Promote evidence-based practices and continuous improvement across credential and non-credential programs.
• Ensure assessment and accreditation requirements are incorporated into curriculum development processes.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Dean's Cabinet and College leadership team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, quarterly operating reviews, and special projects.
• Collaborate with university assessment, accreditation, institutional research, and data operations leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve assessment processes and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral degree in Education or a closely related field.

Experience

• Minimum eight (8) years of higher education assessment and accreditation experience.
• Experience supporting assessment and accreditation within a College of Education or educator preparation environment.
• Experience with teacher credentialing programs.
• Experience with accreditation site visits and accreditation reporting.
• Experience working with:
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • Regional and/or programmatic accreditation agencies
  • Student learning outcomes assessment
  • Program review processes
• Experience conducting data analysis and using assessment findings to inform decision-making.
• Experience working with graduate and/or online education programs.
• Experience using assessment management systems and student information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AAQEP accreditation processes.
• Experience working directly with CTC committees or serving as a consultant in accreditation activities.
• Established professional relationships within CTC or educator preparation communities.
• Experience with non-credential program assessment and national accreditation.
• Advanced proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or related reporting tools.
• Experience with Anthology or similar higher education platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a collaborative and highly organized leader who:

• Has deep knowledge of teacher education accreditation and credentialing requirements.
• Understands California CTC processes and expectations.
• Can effectively balance multiple assessment and accreditation initiatives simultaneously.
• Builds strong relationships with faculty and academic leaders.
• Uses data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Thrives in a complex higher education environment.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Brings both strategic vision and operational excellence to assessment and accreditation work.

Why Join Sanford College of Education?

• Join a growing College that is investing in assessment and accreditation leadership.
• Influence quality and continuous improvement across credential and non-credential programs.
• Partner directly with academic leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Work remotely while making a nationwide impact on educator preparation.
• Help shape assessment and accreditation practices that support student success and institutional excellence.
• Serve in a highly visible leadership role with meaningful opportunities to influence the future of the College.

Join Us

If you are a strategic assessment and accreditation leader with experience in higher education, educator preparation, and continuous quality improvement, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of the Sanford College of Education at National University.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.