Accreditation and Assessment Specialist

About the role

The Specialist plays an important role within the Teacher Education Program in the Education Studies Department and assists in institution-wide assessment activities directed by the Office of Academic Affairs. Within the Education Studies Department, this position oversees the activities related to coordinating program assessments and gathering evidence to maintain compliance with accreditation standards. The Specialist works closely with the Department Chair and Faculty and Staff Support Coordinator and is responsible for the quality assurance system that monitors the success of students, alumni, and the overall program, and is used to inform continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality assurance system for the Teacher Education Program.
  • Collect key assessment data from the three program checkpoints (application to the program, application to student teaching, and program exit) as well as collect additional evidence from students, alumni, P-12 partners, stakeholder committees, and program faculty to meet accreditation standards.
  • Manage assessment software and provide technical assistance to program faculty, students and school partners.
  • Review and revise key program assessments to ensure validity and reliability.
  • Carefully coordinate sharing and review of data for program planning and continuous improvement with various stakeholder groups.
• Work closely with faculty and Department Chair, design and coordinate CAEP/Accreditation Area for Improvement (AFI) work.
  • Coordinate the units accreditation processes in preparation for schedule site visits to maintain accreditation with state and national organizations.
  • Submit all required reports for state and national accreditation organizations after Department Chair approval.
  • Facilitate department efforts to prepare all stakeholders for accreditation activities.
  • Draft, manage, and submit state reports related to evolving standards and learning outcomes, including SPA program review after Department Chair approval.
  • Stay abreast of any updates/changes to required state learning/teaching standards by attending EPSB meetings, CAEP/Alternative Assessment Agencies conferences, and other institutes recommended by the Department Chair.
• Teach/Clinical Support.
  • Write and prepare annual reports to various agencies (EPSB, Title II, CAEP, etc. ).
  • Coordinate registration for required examinations.
  • Serve as the liaison between the EDS Department and key stakeholder groups to coordinate continuous improvement efforts related to assessment and accreditation.
  • Prepare documents for, present at, and attend, Berea College Teacher Preparation Accountability Committee (TPAC) meetings.
  • Collaborate with P-12 partners to develop a mutually beneficial relationship between their schools and the Teacher Education Program.
  • Aid in institution-wide assessment and accreditation activities as assigned by the Director of Academic Assessment.

Requirements

• Education required to ensure success in this position: Bachelor's Degree in Education or Assessment related field required. Master's Degree in Education or Assessment related field preferred.
• Experience required to ensure success in this position: 3 years of experience in accreditation and continuous improvement in a higher education setting required. Experience teaching, supervising teacher candidates, or working within an educator preparation programs. Ability to help design and implement a wide range of assessment strategies that include the consideration of validity and reliability issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge at the state and national levels of educator preparation practices, candidate assessment, and continuous improvement processes necessary to support accreditation reporting, program evaluation, and collaboration with faculty, students, alumni, P-12 partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report data, both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
• Ability to learn, use and teach various forms of educational technologies and software for use in accreditation and assessment.
• An understanding of accreditation for educator preparation programs at the state and national levels.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to set priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Computer competency including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat), survey administration systems (Qualtrics), online reporting systems and databases, and assessment software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect the private nature of files and conversations.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge at the state and national levels of educator preparation practices, candidate assessment, and continuous improvement processes necessary to support accreditation reporting, program evaluation, and collaboration with faculty, students, alumni, P-12 partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report data, both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
• Ability to learn, use and teach various forms of educational technologies and software for use in accreditation and assessment.
• An understanding of accreditation for educator preparation programs at the state and national levels.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to set priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Computer competency including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat), survey administration systems (Qualtrics), online reporting systems and databases, and assessment software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect the private nature of files and conversations.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of twenty-four hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week