Director-Assessment and Accreditation

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The Director-Assessment is the administrator of the Office of Assessment and has primary responsibility for assuring that the College assessment program is of the highest possible quality. The director is responsible for overall planning, budgeting, and organizing campus-wide assessment. The director serves as institutional liaison for the Higher Learning Commission/AQIP accreditation process.

Develop and implement an institutional assessment plan that aligns with the university’s strategic goals and objectives.

• Work collaboratively with academic units to develop assessment and programmatic effectiveness plans.
• Work collaboratively with academic support offices, student affairs offices, and all other applicable offices on co-curricular assessment.
• Ensure measurable and aligned course learning outcomes (CLOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), and institutional learning outcomes (ILOs).
• Ensure effective, systematic, and regular data collection in line with the assessment and programmatic effectiveness plans.
• Use data to develop ongoing continuous improvement, relevant curriculum, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain consistency with institutional expectations and current best practices.

Serve as the primary liaison to external accrediting agencies and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

• Coordinate the preparation of accreditation reports, self-studies, and supporting documentation required for accreditation reviews.
• Monitor changes in accreditation standards and policies, advising the institution on relevant updates and requirements.

Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to assessment outcomes, program effectiveness data, and accreditation compliance to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement efforts.

• Prepare and present assessment and accreditation reports for internal and external stakeholders when requested, including governing boards and accreditation agencies.
• Maintain compliance with NS‑SARAM and other accrediting bodies, state authorizations, and similar agencies as assigned.

• Provide training and support to faculty and staff in assessment methods, data collection techniques, and best practices for program evaluation and improvement.
• Foster a culture of assessment by promoting awareness of its importance in academic excellence and institutional effectiveness.

• Collaborate with department chairs, academic deans, and other stakeholders to promote interdisciplinary assessment initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of administration, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders regarding assessment and accreditation activities and initiatives.

• Assist in the development and implementation of institutional policies related to assessment and accreditation processes.
• Ensure policies and practices follow federal, state, and accrediting body regulations.

• Manage the budget and other financial responsibilities for assessment & accreditation.
• Act as content manager for assigned websites.
• Serve as an ex‑officio member of the undergraduate and graduate academic review committees.
• Chair assessment and accreditation committees as assigned by supervisors or VPAA.

Founded in 1911, Chadron State College (CSC) sits nestled against the northern slope of northwest Nebraska’s beautiful Pine Ridge. With its roots in teacher education, CSC has evolved into a comprehensive college offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through on-campus and online courses in a variety of fields of study. CSC takes pride in being financially and academically accessible to a student population of more than 2,200.

The College values diversity and inclusion in people and thought. Chadron State College seeks to harness impactful experiences and outcomes for its students and recognizes that student engagement and learning is a primary component of its mission. While the College serves students from around the globe, CSC…