Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation

Campus Title
Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
School of Education Office

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL5

Salary Range
$92,000-$102,000 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation coordinates and directs all assessment and accreditation activities for the teacher education unit at SUNY Cortland. This includes leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to candidate outcomes and providing support and direction to departments and programs undertaking self-studies and preparing for major accreditation reviews. The assistant dean maintains the teacher education unit’s assessment system and oversees the preparation of annual updates and progress reports required by the New York State Education Department, the federal government, national accrediting bodies, and other external agencies.

The position of assistant dean requires a high degree of communication and collaboration with teacher education program coordinators and department chairs as well as with professional staff in Institutional Research and Analysis, Information Resources, and Institutional Effectiveness. The assistant dean also serves as an active member of the Teacher Education Council and works closely with the dean and associate dean in the School of Education to ensure that all teacher education programs are meeting state and national standards of quality. The position is a 12-month obligation.

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission.

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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Assessment Leadership, Management and Oversight (40%)

• Oversee, manage, maintain and update as necessary the university’s teacher education assessment system to ensure compliance with national and state regulations
• Provide oversight of the Watermark data management system with support from a data manager and staff in Information Resources
• Promote a data-informed culture that can respond to the evolving requirements and needs related to the assessment of teacher education outcomes

Data Collection and Analysis (30%)

• Retrieve and analyze information from an array of data management systems
• Develop statistical analyses to analyze and summarize assessment results, and establish fairness, reliability, and validity of assessments
• Spearhead the collection and use of data to allow program faculty to analyze and document the progress and performance of their candidates

Internal and External Reporting (30%)

• Prepare and maintain data reports and other documentation required by campus offices, accrediting bodies and government agencies
• Lead the development and writing of self-studies and other institutional reports to maintain national accreditation and compliance with federal and state regulations
• Develop periodic data reports to inform the continuous improvement and revision of teacher education policies, processes, and curricula
• Maintain and manage required websites that share outcome and performance data reports with teacher education stakeholders both on and off campus

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Functional and Supervisory Relationships: Reports to the Dean of the School of Education. Supervises the School of Education Data Manager and the Graduate Assistant assigned to the SOE Dean’s office. Works closely and collaboratively with the Associate Dean in the School of Education, teacher education program coordinators and department chairs, and staff in the Institutional Research and Analysis Office, the Field Experience and School Partnerships Office, and Information Resources.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, measurement and evaluation, educational psychology, or related field
• Familiarity with external accreditation processes
• Experience in the use of technology including data and learning management systems
• Experience writing reports or papers for external audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in education, measurement and evaluation, educational psychology or related field
• Experience directing or coordinating accreditation of education or other professional programs
• Experience in P-12 education, administration and/or assessment
• Experience with quantitative analysis and statistics
• Experience with current online data management systems (e.g., Watermark)
• Experience with data analysis strategies using software such as SPSS, SAS and Excel Pivot Tables
• Experience in higher education, especially with regard to campus accreditation visits, program review and campus governance processes
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23163

Review Start Date
02/03/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8837

Special Instructions

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Supplemental Questions

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1. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
   • UUP Professional
   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents