Assistant Director for Institutional Effectiveness

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Monday through Friday, standard 8:00-5:00 with occasional night or weekend work.

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

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master's degree in an education- or evaluation-related field.

At least three years of experience working in higher education in a college/school, center or institute, or central administration.

A working knowledge of program review, assessment of learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.

This position serves as the University's main point of contact for three major institutional effectiveness processes, Academic Program Review, Support Unit Review, and Administrator Review.

As the point person for Academic Program Review, the assistant director manages and tracks the review process as defined in the UGA Program Review Policy from start to finish. This includes supporting the ongoing work of the Program Review and Assessment Committee ( PRAC), serving as liaison between PRAC and the units under review, and providing guidance for the review teams.

This position also facilitates the Support Unit Review process for the institution, managing and tracking the review process as defined in the UGA Support Unit Review Policy from start to finish. This includes providing guidance for the review teams and serving as liaison between the review teams and the units under review.

The assistant director will support the five-year administrator review process, including supporting the work on the review committee.

This position contributes to the ongoing work of the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, as well as the Office of the Provost, as needed.

Standard office environment with sitting and computer use.

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.

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.

Manages Academic Program Review at the University of Georgia

Manage Support Unit Review at the University of Georgia

Coordinate Administrator Reviews of University of Georgia Academic Associate Provosts, Deans, Directors, and Vice Presidents

Other duties as assigned to support the Office of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness & the Office of the Provost.