Director of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness

The Director of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness provides operational direction and leadership for Academic Affairs processes and for program assessment and accreditation compliance through SACSCOC and other institutional accrediting bodies. This position supports the SACSCOC Institutional Liaison in the preparation and submission of various reports and assists individual academic programs with their discipline accreditation self-studies.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership in the University's comprehensive institutional assessment, planning, and quality improvement processes. Manage the drafting of accreditation compliance narratives and evidence document collection for all University accreditors. Compile the strategic plan assessment report and submit to the University Executive Council for approval.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions and work to further the University's mission. Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement. Master's degree required. Prior experience working in higher education or in other settings with legal compliance reporting preferred.

Requirements

• Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions and work to further the University's mission
• Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement
• Master's degree required
• Prior experience working in higher education or in other settings with legal compliance reporting preferred
• Familiarity with accrediting bodies and standards preferred
• Adept at multitasking and managing concurrent projects while accurately attending to detail and meeting often tight deadlines
• Excellent and precise oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Capabilities in project management and innovating and improving business processes
• Intermediate-level skills (or greater) in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office applications
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work directly and professionally with Deans, Executive Council, and senior leadership across all divisions of the University

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work directly and professionally with Deans, Executive Council, and senior leadership across all divisions of the University