Director of Academic Compliance (eCampus)

Job Title : Director of Academic Compliance (eCampus)

Location : Middle GA State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 290991

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Director of Academic Programs & Compliance is responsible for providing strategic leadership for academic oversight, accreditation compliance, and continuous improvement efforts of USG eCampus. This role ensures effective governance of collaborative academic programs, management of faculty credentialing, oversight of curriculum leadership committees, and alignment of assessment plans with accreditation requirements. The Director implements policies and procedures to support quality, compliance, and accountability across consortia agreements and collaborative programs; in the Academic & Strategic Initiatives Unit of USG eCampus; and serves as a primary liaison to academic leaders across USG. The position requires a strong blend of academic expertise, accreditation knowledge, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure all academic oversight requirements are met with excellence.

Responsibilities

Academic Oversight & Curriculum Leadership (25%) -

Provide leadership and direction for curriculum leadership committees, including agenda setting, meeting facilitation, and alignment of committee work with organizational goals.

Convene Curriculum Leadership Committees each term and oversee the annual eMajor Academic Retreat.

Collaborate with institutional and faculty stakeholders to maintain academic rigor, curricular integrity, and quality standards in eCampus programs.

Partner with instructional design teams and committees to identify subject matter experts for course development, revision, and continuous improvement projects.

Faculty Credential Evaluation & Documentation (30%) -

Serve as the primary evaluator of faculty qualifications, reviewing academic transcripts, CVs, professional certifications, and relevant work experience to ensure compliance with accreditor and institutional requirements.

Maintain accurate, secure, and accessible faculty credential records across eCore, eMajor, FreeCampus, and other collaborative programs.

Coordinate with eCampus teams to ensure faculty meet qualification standards before assignment to courses.

Monitor and update credential files for new hires, reassigned courses, and evolving program requirements.

Prepare faculty credential documentation for accreditation self-studies, compliance reports, and site visits.

Assessment & Continuous Improvement (10%) -

Collaborate with academic leaders, committees, and program faculty to review and strengthen student learning outcome assessment plans.

Provide actionable feedback on learning outcomes, assessment methods, benchmarks, and data collection strategies.

Conduct workshops, training sessions, and consultations to build faculty capacity in assessment design and implementation.

Ensure assessment documentation includes results, analysis, and evidence of closing the loop for continuous improvement.

Align program- and course-level assessment practices with institutional and accreditor expectations.

Accreditation & Compliance Management (25%) -

Develop, organize, and maintain accreditation documentation and evidence repositories, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility.

Coordinate the collection and verification of evidence for institutional and programmatic accreditation reports.

Monitor changes in accreditation standards and communicate implications to stakeholders.

Prepare compliance reports, data summaries, and self-study materials for accrediting agencies.

Support internal and external audits by gathering, organizing, and presenting required documentation.

Maintain accreditation and compliance calendars to ensure timely completion of reports, reviews, and renewals.

Other Duties (10%) -

Implement and oversee annual cooperative academic agreements for all consortia arrangements.

Coordinate eCampus services for external system-level consortiums, ensuring academic quality, compliance, and clear documentation.

Collaborate with institutional partners to identify needs, define requirements, and implement solutions for academic oversight.

Partner with data teams to identify, develop, and coordinate reports and tools that support academic program monitoring and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Strong understanding of regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with multiple institutions.

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Required Experience

Minimum of five years of experience in academic leadership, accreditation compliance, or program oversight in higher education.

Demonstrated experience in faculty credential evaluation and documentation management.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certified credit for prior learning assessor.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Experience

Extensive leadership experience in higher education, such as serving as a program coordinator, department chair, or in system-level academic administration.

Experience managing academic programs in a consortial or multi-institutional environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of national, state and local issues related to post-secondary education.

Knowledge of University System of Georgia Board of Regents policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.

Knowledge of accreditation and compliance management.

Knowledge of related federal policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Knowledge of shared governance principles.

Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.

Skill in public speaking, program management and documentation

Skill in policy development and risk management

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.