Director, Academic Assessment, Accreditation & Evaluation

Director, Academic Assessment, Accreditation & Evaluation

Job Title : Director, Academic Assessment, Accreditation & Evaluation

Department : Office of the Dean of the Faculty

Campus Location : Main Campus

FLSA Status : Exempt / Salaried

Position Type / Work Schedule : 2080 Hours per year, 12 Months per year, 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Director of Academic Assessment, Accreditation, and Evaluation provides strategic leadership to advance a culture of evidence-based improvement across Colorado College. This role oversees assessment for all academic programs-including majors and general education-by guiding faculty, coordinating assessment activities, and ensuring clear resources and best practices. Supporting and partnering with the College's Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the director manages all aspects of accreditation, from preparing assurance arguments and evidentiary materials to facilitating campus-wide engagement and site visits. Additionally, the position administers external reviews for academic departments, supporting self-studies and delivering data and documentation to external reviewers. This position will administer and chair the Colorado Institutional Review Board. This is a highly collaborative role that drives continuous improvement and academic excellence across the institution.

Responsibilities

Leads Institutional Assessment Efforts :

• Provides leadership and expertise on assessment-related policies, practices, and activities.
• Oversees academic assessment across department curricula and all college academic programs (including general education); facilitates faculty assessment efforts; shares best practices and serves as a resource to faculty and staff; ensures assessment activities align with accreditation requirements.
• Maintains clear communication and centralized resources related to assessment procedures and practices for the campus

Manage and Administer Institutional Accreditation :

Coordinate External Reviews of Academic Departments :

Collaboration Skills :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of experience in a related field. One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience. Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Other Position Details

Does not supervise others, Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

Application Deadline - last day to submit an application : 12 / 31 / 2025

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance / graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range :

$88,061 to $110,077 per year

What We Offer :

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including :

Accommodation Statement :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or mailto : HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information :

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