Title: Director of Assessment & Accreditation, College of Education

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the College’s comprehensive assessment system, including program and student learning outcomes, key assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Establish standards and processes for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to support evidence-based program improvement.
• Provide leadership and training to faculty on developing rubrics, measuring learning outcomes, and effectively using institutional assessment platforms such as Nuventive and Watermark, as well as Canvas for course-level assessment integration.
• Utilize assessment data and institutional metrics to inform program review, curriculum refinement, accreditation readiness, and strategic planning.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports that translate findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Conduct equity-focused analyses to identify gaps in student participation, performance, and outcomes and recommend evidence-based interventions.

Accreditation & Program Approval

• Lead accreditation strategy and readiness efforts, including preparation of self-studies, evidence documentation, and coordination of site visits for state and national accrediting bodies (e.g., CAEP, SACSCOC, InTASC, CACREP, and state agencies).
• Ensure compliance with state licensure requirements, educator preparation standards, and program approval processes.
• Oversee preparation and submission of required accreditation, accountability, and state reporting documents.
• Prepare and disseminate annual program performance and accreditation reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate program approval and review cycles to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and continuous improvement processes.

Data Systems, Governance & Reporting

• Provide executive oversight of assessment and data management systems, including Nuventive, Watermark, Canvas, and related university systems, ensuring effective integration, reporting accuracy, and alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Establish and maintain data governance protocols to ensure integrity, privacy, FERPA compliance, and appropriate data stewardship.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research and campus partners to integrate multiple data sources for comprehensive reporting and analytics.
• Serve as liaison for assessment-related technologies and vendor relationships.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the College leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and policy discussions.
• Supervise assessment-related staff and graduate assistants, including setting priorities, managing workflows, and supporting professional development.
• Lead or coordinate college-level assessment and accreditation committees.
• Provide professional development and consultation to faculty and staff related to assessment design, survey methodology, data literacy, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the College at institutional, state, and national meetings related to assessment and accreditation.
• Monitor changes in state and national educator preparation policy and communicate implications to College leadership.

Research & Reporting Support

• Consult with faculty regarding the use of program-level assessment data for research and scholarship.
• Support grant reporting and research initiatives requiring assessment data and outcome metrics.
• Identify emerging trends in educator preparation and assessment and communicate implications to College leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with state and/or national accreditation processes.

Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.

Experience designing and implementing assessment tools (e.g., rubrics, surveys, learning outcome frameworks).

Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and data management systems.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

Doctorate preferred.

Experience in educator preparation and/or teacher licensure environments.

Knowledge of state program approval processes and national accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP, SACSCOC, CACREP).

Supervisory experience.

Experience integrating decentralized datasets and developing dashboards for leadership decision-making.

Experience with assessment platforms such as Nuventive, Watermark, or similar systems.

Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) for assessment data collection and reporting.

Familiarity with survey methodology or outcomes reporting.

Experience leading equity-focused assessment initiatives.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone: 804-524-5083

Email: bnyarko-brentuo@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.