Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15436P

Working Title

Director for Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness

Department

SRVPAA-SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

M - F, 8 -5 pm

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

07/13/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

09/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Academic Assessment Director

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of professional experience to include 3 years in a leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Director for Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness functions as the primary point of contact for campus on matters related to institutional accreditation by SACSCOC . The Director has primary responsibility for ensuring and documenting UGAs compliance with SACSCOC accreditation requirements. This includes communicating with campus regarding SACSCOC policies and procedures and working with campus leaders to develop and implement internal policies and procedures that ensure ongoing compliance. The Director oversees SACSCOC reporting requirements, including the fifth-year interim report, the decennial reaffirmation, annual reports, and substantive change notifications and approvals. The Director reports to the Chief of Staff to the Provost and supports UGA's SACSCOC accreditation liaison.

In addition, the Director plays a key role in overseeing the University's institutional effectiveness processes. This includes the University's strategic planning process, Academic Program Review, Support Unit Review, and Administrator Review processes. The Director also coordinates with campus offices responsible for other institutional effectiveness processes, such as unit evaluations and student learning outcomes assessment, to ensure that UGA meets SACSCOC expectations in these areas.

The Director will represent and promote accreditation and institutional effectiveness priorities by serving on University and University System of Georgia committees and task forces as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and bring long-term projects to completion.
• Skill in leading collaborative initiatives with successful outcomes.
• Ability to gain the cooperation and assistance of faculty and staff at all levels of the University.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Demands

Traditional office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Accreditation Leadership and Compliance

• Serve as the primary campus resource for matters related to SACSCOC accreditation requirements, policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Lead university-wide planning, coordination, and documentation for reaffirmation, fifth-year interim review, annual reporting, and substantive change processes.
• Oversee institutional systems and processes that support ongoing compliance, including documentation of faculty and graduate student teaching credentials, academic program coordinator credentials, student achievement, and specialized accreditation activity, as applicable.
• Draft, review, and edit accreditation narratives, reports, and related institutional documentation.
• Monitor changes in accreditation requirements and emerging best practices and advise university leaders on implications for policy, process, and institutional planning.
• Coordinate with campus partners to develop and implement internal procedures that ensure sustained compliance with accreditation expectations.

Percentage of time

45

Duties/Responsibilities

Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Review

• Provide leadership for institutional effectiveness processes that support continuous improvement and demonstrate compliance with accreditation expectations.
• Support and coordinate university-wide strategic planning processes, including implementation monitoring, progress reporting, and committee support.
• Provide institutional oversight and guidance for academic program review, support unit review, and administrator review processes.
• Work with academic and administrative units to ensure planning, assessment, and review activities are in line with institutional and accreditation priorities and expectations.
• Help synthesize findings from institutional effectiveness activities for executive audiences and institutional decision-making.

Percentage of time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership, Campus Engagement, and Operations

• Supervise and support the work of the Associate Director for Accreditation and the Assistant Director for Institutional Effectiveness.
• Lead development and improvement of systems, tools, templates, and workflows that support accreditation and institutional effectiveness documentation and reporting.
• Build campus understanding of accreditation and institutional effectiveness expectations through consultation, guidance, training, and communication.
• Oversee the University Policy Library and provide administrative guidance for related tools and workflows in coordination with policy owners and subject matter experts.
• Represent accreditation and institutional effectiveness priorities on University and University System of Georgia committees, task forces, and working groups, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Percentage of time

20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Maggie Parker

Recruitment Contact Email

mcparker@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents