Director of Education Assessment & Accreditation

Randolph-Macon College is seeking a Director of Education Assessment and Accreditation to join our Department of Education.  Reporting to the Chair of the Education department, the Director of Assessment and Accreditation will provide administrative oversight and support to the Department of Education’s sixteen teacher preparation programs with regards to accreditation efforts, departmental assessment, and school partnerships. This work requires an understanding of the compliance procedures mandated by the main accreditation agencies involved with the Department, including most prominently the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).  

This is a full-time, 12-month staff position which requires on-campus presence. 

Responsibilities:

• Functions as an integral member of the Education department’s leadership team;
• Manages departmental data collection and organization platforms (e.g., Canvas, SharePoint and Qualtrics);
• Provides point-of-contact leadership to the VDOE and CAEP;
• Oversees CAEP accreditation and state program approval processes, including monitoring student progress toward all professional standards and preparation of self-study materials
• Serves as a CAEP reviewer at least once per year;
• Leads the development and implementation of all accreditation-related improvement efforts;
• Analyzes, interprets, and provides response to regulations and policies related to educator licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements for ongoing organizational compliance;
• Prepares, analyzes, audits, and submits data and state, federal, and accreditation reports accurately and on time, and maintains appropriate records of data and reports; 
• Contributes to the development and oversight of key assessments and outcomes that overlap with accreditation requirements.
• Provides resources and support to department chair and program coordinators in complying with CAEP standards and state licensure requirements;
• Monitors and revises language for student and public-facing documents to ensure compliance with legislation impacting teacher licensure.
• Oversees data management systems for assessment and accreditation data; 
• Leads data analysis meetings with Department faculty;
• Collaborates with Admissions on recruitment and retention efforts;
• Establishes and maintains reciprocal relationships with key district partners; serves as liaison to district and community partners;
• Leads validation and reliability meetings with school partners who will implement assessments for accreditation and program evaluation;
• Communicates findings from data analysis and continuous improvement efforts with stakeholders, including members of the College, alumni, district partners and community;
• Collects, organizes and shares data regarding placement effectiveness and provides feedback to district partners as necessary;   
• Conducts focus group meetings each spring with program completers.
• Assists the chair in the administration of the Intercultural Development Inventory.
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed. D) preferred in an appropriate discipline/field (e.g., educational research, educational psychology, higher education administration, statistics).  A minimum of a master’s degree in an appropriate field is required for this position.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of measurement, data analysis, research design, and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including expertise in the principles and practices of assessment and evaluation (working knowledge of SPSS or comparable statistical analysis program). 
• Experience working with accreditation agencies and state departments of education and knowledge of regional and/or disciplinary accreditation standards and reporting. 
• Comfortable handling complex tasks and can develop, implement and utilize information systems and data dashboards, possibly with experience in project management. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to represent the College and the department effectively with students, faculty and the local educational community.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging. 

The College: 

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital.  Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu. 

Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations. 

Application:

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/rmc0015 in Microsoft Word or PDF format:  a current CV, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources.  The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.