Executive Director for Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

About the Role

The College of Education seeks an experienced and detail oriented Executive Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for educator certification, assessment, accreditation, curriculum management, and regulatory compliance across the College. This 12-month staff position ensures the effective implementation of quality assurance systems that support continuous improvement, accreditation success, curriculum integrity, and compliance with institutional, state, and professional standards. The Executive Director oversees educator certification processes for more than 5,500 students enrolled in professional education programs and serves a critical role in maintaining the College's position as Georgia's flagship educator preparation provider.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of assessment processes and ensure accurate, timely data collection across programs.
• Coordinate accreditation activities, including documentation, reporting, and site visit preparation (e.g., GaPSC reviews, ASHA, CACREP).
• Monitor and support completion of continuous improvement cycles, including documentation of program actions and outcomes.
• Work with faculty to develop assessment plans for new and revised programs.
• Ensure compliance with course-level requirements, including timely and accurate syllabus submission and alignment with program outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum approval processes, including Curriculog submissions, and ensure accuracy and compliance of program changes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Extensive experience with accreditation and/or program assessment.
• Extensive experience in higher education administration.
• Knowledge of Georgia P12 certification requirements.
• Ability to effectively oversee department and college-level curriculum process.
• Knowledge of faculty credential evaluation and requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to fulfill quality assurance role in evaluating courses for appropriate quality/rigor based on accreditation/certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate / PhD preferred.
• Experience with educator preparation program approval processes via the GaPSC.
• Familiarity with curriculum systems (e.g., Curriculog).
• Terminal degree.
• Familiarity with USG curriculum processes and program approval requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise with USG, SACSCOC, and GaPSC accreditation requirements.
• Contacts/experience with external accreditation bodies and professional networks for developing viable executive programs/products in educational accreditation.
• Experience coordinating complex processes across multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health plans including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness programs
• Retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans
• 13 paid holidays and paid time off accruals
• University System of Georgia's Tuition Assistance Program
• Acentra Employee Assistance Program
• Personal financial advising with Captrust
• Perks at Work program (discounts on entertainment, travel, and other products and services)
• Free access to the university recreation facility
• Discounted campus dining options

Schedule

This is a 12-month staff position. Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in-person educational experience and on-campus vitality. Depending upon teaching assignments and student demand, this could include the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.