Director for Accreditation and Program Assessment

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director for Accreditation and Program Assessment for the Leighton School of Nursing. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Leighton School of Nursing, and this person will design data collection strategies based on the school’s assessment plan and obtain and analyze the data.  The Director prepares reports for accreditation and State Board approvals for all locations in and out of state.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Prepare and report statistical data for systems used in the University and Leighton School of Nursing.
• Support the assessment schedule for school wide assessment plan
• Supervises the collection and cataloging of syllabi for each semester
• Supervises the full time and adjunct faculty lists
• Communicate assessment expectations to faculty and staff
• Prepare and manage University, accreditation and State Board reports for all locations (multiple states with multiple sets of standards)
• Track data for Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nursing accreditation bodies (multiple states with multiple sets of standards)
• Run reports on any data that need to be tracked longitudinally  
• Manage and monitor the collection of student and faculty surveys 
• Keep abreast of changes in technology and seek professional development as needed.
• Implement new and align current best practices, processes and procedures across academic programs
• Other duties as assigned

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• Master’s degree, Doctoral degree preferred. Experience in educational assessment, data reporting or similar is required.
•  Comfortable learning new technology and teaching it to faculty, staff and students.
• Canvas knowledge preferred
• Three years of experience in higher education working with faculty, students and staff. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills necessary to meet multiple timelines and due dates.
• Experience in proofreading and preparing reports and manuscripts is desired

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.  Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.  Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current resume, contact information for three professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.