Job description

Lubbock
45242BR
EDUC Administration General

Position Description
As an Assistant Director of Assessment & Accreditation, you will play a vital role in shaping the quality and effectiveness of educator preparation programs across the College of Education. You will lead and support accreditation efforts, coordinating documentation, compliance reporting, and site visit preparation for multiple state and national accrediting bodies. You will partner with faculty and program leaders to design meaningful assessment plans, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable improvements. Serving as a key resource, you will guide programs in aligning with accreditation standards and strengthening their continuous improvement efforts. In addition, you will manage assessment data systems, produce reports, and lead data-informed discussions that support institutional effectiveness and program success. Your work will directly contribute to preparing highly qualified educators and ensuring they are ready to meet the needs of EC-12 students and schools.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech’s 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country’s largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas – hard work, grit and authenticity – the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Office of Assessment & Accreditation advances continuous improvement in educator preparation across the College of Education and Texas Tech University programs by leading state and national accreditation efforts and overseeing comprehensive program assessment. We align institutional practices with accreditation standards and promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making through collaboration with key stakeholders-including faculty, staff, district partners, future educators, and employers-to strengthen the preparation of EC-12 educators. Through systematic evaluation and reflective practice, we support ongoing program development and enhancement. Our work is grounded in the belief that the future of education depends on the effective preparation of highly qualified educators, and we partner with faculty and staff to ensure graduates are equipped to meet the evolving needs of EC-12 students and schools.

Major/Essential Functions
1. Accreditation Coordination and Support

• Coordinate assigned components of accreditation and compliance activities for educator preparation programs
• Preparation, organization, and documentation of accreditation evidence for AAQEP, CACREP, SACSCOC, OPA, and other specialized accreditors.
• Coordinate compliance reporting for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Education Agency, and related oversight entities.
• Support site visit preparation.

2. Faculty and Program Support

• Collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to support development and revision of Program Assessment
• Ensure assessment plans align with accreditation and institutional standards.
• Provide consultation and guidance on assessment documentation, data interpretation, and reporting expectations.
• Serve as a liaison for assigned programs and initiatives

3. Data Management and Reporting

• Compile, clean, analyze, and summarize assessment and accreditation data to support internal decision-making and external reporting requirements.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for academic programs, institutional effectiveness processes, and accountability reporting.
• Lead data presentations and documentation used for program review, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.

4. Assessment System Administration

• Oversee the maintenance of data collection platform.
• Monitor enhancements and updates to assessment systems in collaboration with the department goals and institutional partners.

5. Professional Development and Service

• Participate in professional development activities related to assessment, accreditation, data analysis, and higher education accountability.
• Contribute to training sessions, presentations, and institutional initiatives supporting assessment and accreditation goals.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with assessment systems, data analysis, and accreditation processes.

Pay Range
$53,900 – $70,100 – $86,200

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