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Director of Assessment and Accreditation

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Nov 04, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	004481
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Engineering (Col)
Work Location	Duke Centennial Hall
Salary Range	$86,500 - $98,500
Primary Purpose of Department	The mission of the William States Lee College of Engineering is to transform lives, communities and industries through student-centered applied learning, powerful partnerships and convergent research. Our vision is that the William States Lee College of Engineering is globally recognized for innovative research, meaningful mentorship and a theory-to-practice education that creates thought leaders and enhances social mobility
Primary Purpose of Position	The William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte is currently seeking candidates for Director of Assessment and Accreditation. This full time 12-month position provides leadership in the area of ABET and general academic accreditation, assessment, evaluation, reporting and internal research tasks within the College of Engineering.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Assessment and Accreditation (50%) Provide leadership, oversight and support to the college-wide continuous improvement process and preparation of self-study reports for accreditation or internal purposes Serve as the primary contact and liaison between the College and the Office of Assessment and Accreditation and other campus organizations focused on accreditation or assessment efforts Review rubrics, assessment tools, student learning outcome plans and strategic plan progress to ensure compliance with institutional and external standards and to make recommendations for improvement Manage the Assessment and Accreditation Committee by setting an annual agenda, coordinating and facilitating meetings Review, update and advance the continuous improvement process components (such as the Individual Course Assessment Process (ICAP) and the Focus Area Improvement Teams (FAIT) processes) to ensure robustness, responsiveness and effectiveness in driving continuous improvement Provide updates on timelines and progress towards accreditation, assessments and evaluation at meetings of college leadership, such as the College Administrative Committee (CAC), the College of Engineering Faculty Organization (CEFO) and the Undergraduate Administrative Committee (UAC) Other duties as assigned College, Student and Learning Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis (50%) Support and assist departments with preparing reports, such as self-studies, assessments and other interim reports as requested Gather, maintain and provide information, data and analyses as required by college leadership for planning, strategic decision-making, self-study, accreditation, and other reporting purposes; maintain and publish (e.g., via website) a central repository of results from data collection activities within the college Lead the response to requests for information and external surveys such as US News, ASEE, etc. Plan, coordinate or conduct (or assist faculty and staff with the) evaluative studies of college initiatives, programming and student or program outcomes Assess current data collection efforts and pursue opportunities to enhance effectiveness and streamline functionality Provide support for faculty conducting educational research by consulting on and providing access to available data.
Minimum Education/Experience	Minimum Education / Experience Earned Master's Degree from an accredited University in Educational Measurement or a related field with 3+ year experience required or PhD in Educational Measurement or similar degree field with 2+ years experience. Demonstrated experience with educational program assessment, and/or third party accreditation processes
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Preferred Education / Experience Experience with accreditation, assessment, evaluation,and/or reporting of educational programs and outcomes. Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluation and assessment. Skills in designing, administering, and analyzing assessment instruments (e.g., rubrics, test blueprints, and alumni surveys), with ability to effectively present data in graphical format. Strong statistical analysis and computing skills including MS Office, database, statistical and survey software, and contemporary digital technology knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and effective verbal and written communication skills with strong initiative and effective organizational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	none
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The candidate selected for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	10/31/2025
Posting Close Date	11/17/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	01/05/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you meet the minimum education and experience requirements listed for this position? If so, please indicate which minimum education requirement you meet.
- Yes - Master's Degree from an accredited University in Educational Measurement or a related field with 3+ year experience
- Yes - PhD in Educational Measurement or similar degree field with 2+ years experience
- No
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Do you have experience with educational program assessment, and/or third party accreditation processes? Please ensure that all experience is clearly indicated on your resume.
- Yes - I have experience with educational program assessment, and/or third party accreditation processes
- No - I don not have experience with educational program assessment, and/or third party accreditation processes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents