What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Accreditation position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025178
Posting/Functional Title
Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Accreditation
University Pay Plan Title
Assoc Vice Provost, Inst Accreditation
Location
San Marcos
Department
University Acreditation
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
Commensurate with experience
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- A minimum of seven years of experience working with accreditation processes and associated compliance reporting.
- Experience with SACSCOC.
- Ability to develop, implement, and assess processes and/or programs designed to meet targeted strategic planning goals.
- Ability to take the initiative, problem-solve, exercise judgment, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of internal and external constituents.
- Ability to successfully manage a staff of professional-level employees.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal).
- Master’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with dual enrollment, off-site instructional locations, and international instructional sites/campuses.
- Experience working with student success measures in an educational setting.
- Doctoral degree.
Job Description
The Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Accreditation, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Liaison is the university’s principal officer with respect to managing the institutional assessment and accreditation processes, and other activities through which outcomes are assessed.
Job Duties
- Serve as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Liaison:
- Ensure that compliance with accreditation requirements is incorporated into the institution’s planning and evaluation process.
- Notify the Commission in advance of substantive changes and program developments in accordance with the substantive change policies of the Commission.
- Familiarize administrators, faculty, staff, and students with the Commission’s accrediting policies and procedures, and with particular sections of the accrediting standards and Commission policies that have an application to certain aspects of the campus (e.g., library, distance education, continuing education).
- Serve as a contact person for Commission staff.
- Manages the completion of all SACSCOC related reports including substantive change, Fifth-year interim reports and decennial reports.
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual profiles and any other reports requested by the Commission.
- Serve as a resource during the decennial review process and prepare for and coordinate reaffirmation and other accrediting visits.
- Maintain documentation of all accreditation materials, such as, reports related to the decennial review; accreditation committee reports; accreditation manuals, standards, and policies; schedules of all visits; and correspondence from SACSCOC.
- Provide leadership for implementing university and division policies and procedures, and outcomes assessment.
- Provide oversight of assessment through which student learning, academic services, student success, and administrative effectiveness outcomes are evaluated annually and serve as a resource on best practices and research findings in outcomes assessment and measurement.
- Provide leadership in conducting research and data analysis for the academic affairs division.
- Represent the university at conferences, accreditation visits and in matters related to assessment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include the following as separate documents: a) Resume and b) Cover Letter.
Application materials should be submitted through the university’s employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50701
Application materials should be submitted through the university’s employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50701
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Talent@txstate.edu.All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in the highest confidence.
For additional information, please visit the Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Accreditation Executive Profile.
For additional information, please visit the Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Accreditation Executive Profile.
Job Open Date
12/06/2024
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
