Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S12147P
Working Title
Assistant Director for Institutional Effectiveness
Department
SRVPAA-SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.
uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College / Unit / Department
The Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for matters related to the University's institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) and for planning, evaluation, and assessment processes that ensure institutional effectiveness at the University of Georgia.
To fulfill accreditation responsibilities, the office oversees and coordinates the decennial and fifth-year reaffirmations by SACSCOC , monitors the university's ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, documents student achievement in keeping with federal requirements, and tracks specialized accreditation of university programs.
To ensure institutional effectiveness, the office facilitates institutional strategic planning, coordinates academic and support unit program reviews, and facilitates the development and use of data systems and analytic tools that support decision-making
The Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness reports to the vice provost for academic affiars.
College / Unit / Department website
https : / / provost.uga.edu / oaie /
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full / Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Standard Monday through Friday from 8 : 00-5 : 00 with potential evening or weekend work during peak times.
Advertised Salary
$55,000-65,000, commensurate with experience
Posting Date
05 / 31 / 2024
Open until filled
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
08 / 01 / 2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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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 online 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 online at https : / / www.
usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Position Information
Classification Title
Academic Services Professional
FLSA
Exempt
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in an education- or evaluation-related field.
At least three years of experience working in higher education in a college / school, center or institute, or central administration.
A working knowledge of program review, assessment of learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.
Position Summary
This position serves as the University's main point of contact for three major institutional effectiveness processes, Academic Program Review, Support Unit Review, and Administrator Review.
As the point person for Academic Program Review, the assistant director manages and tracks the review process as defined in the UGA Program Review Policy from start to finish.
This includes supporting the ongoing work of the Program Review and Assessment Committee ( PRAC ), serving as liaison between PRAC and the units under review, and providing guidance for the review teams.
This position also facilitates the Support Unit Review process for the institution, managing and tracking the review process as defined in the UGA Support Unit Review Policy from start to finish.
This includes providing guidance for the review teams and serving as liaison between the review teams and the units under review.
The assistant director will also support the five-year administrator review process, including serving as the main point of contact for the administrator under review and supporting the work on the review committee.
This position also contributes to the ongoing work of the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, as well as the Office of the Provost, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administrators.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, details, and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability with project management and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects.
- The ability to design and implement surveys using standard survey software.
Physical Demands
Standard office environment with sitting and computer use.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Is this a Position of Trust?
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Does this position require a P-Card?
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
- Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
- confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.
Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties / Responsibilities
Duties / Responsibilities
Manages Academic Program Review at the University of Georgia
- Serve as the liaison between the Program Review and Assessment Committee and the units under review.
- Manage and track the review process as defined in the UGA Program Review Policy and Guidelines from initial notification of units through follow-up reporting.
- Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research to maintain and incorporate data sources as needed to support academic program reviews.
- Maintain academic program review and support unit review cycles and maintain relevant section of the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness website.
Percentage of time
Duties / Responsibilities
Manage Support Unit Review at the University of Georgia
- Manage and track the review process as defined in the UGA Support Unit Policy from initial notification of units through follow-up reporting.
- Serve as the liaison between the Provost's Office and the support unit under review.
- Provide guidance and support to the review committees conducting the reviews.
Percentage of time
Duties / Responsibilities
Coordinate Administrator Reviews of University of Georgia Academic Associate Provosts, Deans, Directors, and Vice Presidents
- Serve as the liaison between the Provost's Office and the administrator under review.
- Manage and track the review process as defined in the UGA Administrator Policy.
- Provide guidance and support to the review committees conducting the reviews.
Percentage of time
Duties / Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned to support the Office of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness & the Office of the Provost.
Percentage of time