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Director of Assessment, Accreditation, Analytics and Planning
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Position Number: 5581509
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Director of Assessment, Accreditation, Analytics and Planning

Position Title:
Director of Assessment, Accreditation, Analytics and Planning

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$69,600 - $81,850 annual; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:
Annual
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and a resume in .PDF format.

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, The Director of Assessment, Accreditation, Analytics and Planning at the Leavey School of Business will oversee a broad range of responsibilities including accreditation, assessment, data analytics, and course planning. This role is essential in ensuring the integrity of data and effectiveness of institutional practices related to strategic planning, accreditation, policy formulation, and academic programming.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accreditation Management:

Ensure compliance with institutional and specialized accreditation requirements, including AACSB standards.
Maintain the Leavey School of Business accreditation schedule, preparing for accreditation reviews and site visits.
Act as the primary liaison and subject matter expert for curriculum maintenance and accreditation, interacting with relevant accreditation staff and managing curriculum and articulation document submissions.
Oversee and support the development and maintenance of curricular documents and compliance with accreditation guidelines.

Assessment and Data Analytics:

Develop and implement a comprehensive institutional assessment framework for evaluating academic and administrative effectiveness.
Design, conduct, and analyze surveys and other evaluation instruments to measure student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, and institutional performance.
Prepare high-impact assessment reports and dashboards to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making.
Oversee the operations and maintenance of assessment-related software and data systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.

Academic Planning and Curriculum Management:

Facilitate the internal and external curriculum approval processes and coordinate the annual catalog.
Manage the scheduling process, including course master file updates, prerequisite entries, section data updates, and classroom assignments.
Provide training sessions for faculty and staff on curriculum management systems and ensure compliance with rules and policies.
Conduct audits and generate reports related to curriculum to ensure adherence to academic and institutional standards.

Collaboration and Representation:

Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders, faculty, and staff to support and enhance institutional effectiveness and decision-making.
Represent the Leavey School of Business at national and regional conferences, workshops, and professional organizations related to institutional effectiveness and accreditation.
Represent Leavey on the SCU University Assessment Committee
Work collaboratively with the Dean, the Chair of the ULT, the Chair of the GPC, and other key faculty and staff in the Leavey School to manage all aspects of the assessment of its undergraduate and graduate curricular Program Learning Goals and Objectives.
Partner with the leadership team to support university-wide initiatives and inform strategic planning, operational planning, and resource allocation.
Build and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the institution.

C. RECEIVES WORK DIRECTION FROM

This position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration

D. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive experience in institutional research, assessment, and accreditation within higher education.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Docs, and Sheets) and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau).
Expertise in system-level relational databases and data extraction with SQL; familiarity with data warehouse concepts.
Experience with statistical computing languages (e.g., R, Python).
Proven ability to develop, implement, and supervise curriculum assessment programs.
Strong skills in program development, assessment, and coordination.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience within and outside a university setting.
Ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Support and model the institutional values and Jesuit educational vision of Santa Clara University, demonstrating competence, conscience, and compassion.

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, Business Administration).
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment.
Mostly an indoor office environment with windows.
Offices with equipment noise.
Offices with frequent interruptions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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