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Tarleton State University Director of Academic Assessment & Accreditation - School of Nursing in Stephenville, Texas
Job Title
Director of Academic Assessment & Accreditation - School of Nursing
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
School of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The School of Nursing housed in the College of Health Sciences invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the Director of Assessment and Accreditation (DAA). Reporting directly to the School of Nursing Dean, the DAA will promote a culture of assessment by working closely with faculty, deans, program coordinators, staff, and students to systematically define and assess student learning outcomes at the program and course level, which supports the accreditation process and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) program requirements. Using appropriate programs to perform analysis, this position will work closely with the University’s Office of Institutional Data and Analytics to monitor and assess student and faculty effectiveness.
The ideal candidate must be organized in coordinating the complexities of assessment and evaluation, demonstrate enthusiasm, actively participate in problem-solving, and be comfortable managing ambiguity and multiple priorities. The DAA will supervise the Assessment and Testing Coordinator.
This is a full-time, 12-month staff position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Requires the ability to work remotely at the University’s discretion.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assessment
Create statistical reports to monitor student outcomes for all programs.
Forecast assessment needs of the SON and develop appropriate methods for collecting data for future evaluations.
Develop models to identify factors that most significantly influence student outcomes to inform programmatic decision-making.
Interpret assessment findings and prepare assessment reports with particular emphasis on the quality of the assessment efforts and findings that influence programmatic decision-making.
Design and conduct periodic faculty workshops on academic assessment and educational effectiveness topics (e.g., learning outcomes, annual and five-year program reviews, formative and summative assessment methods, design, and use of rubrics).
Accreditation
Coordinate assessment, outcomes, and accreditation activities needed for SACSCOC, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and TBON compliance purposes (e.g., NEPIS report and CANEP surveys).
Participate in collecting and analyzing assessment data to support accreditation and program reviews, including faculty education and disseminating results associated with the SON total program evaluation plan.
Research, Grants, Conferences
Responsible for generating, analyzing, and disseminating evaluation and research findings for assigned projects in curriculum, evaluation, and learning outcomes.
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and the SON executive leadership team to determine current assessment, evaluation, and research needs and to assist in measuring program learning outcomes.
Attend conferences, engage in professional development to benchmark best practices in curricular outcomes in nursing education, and present that information to the faculty.
Stay informed of and engaged in the latest scientific advancements – including artificial intelligence and machine learning in assessments, outcomes, and data science related to nursing student education, progression, and graduation outcomes.
Optimize and maintain a database of key performance indicators from the TPEP, produce relevant dashboards for accreditation assessment, and outcome data for research purposes.
Participate and support grant proposal efforts related to accreditation, assessment, and outcomes that will promote the mission of the SON, College, and University.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience: 10 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in a related field
Experience: Three to Five years of experience directly related to the abovementioned roles and responsibilities.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
The target base annual salary is $72,870.00 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits
Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)
Doctoral Educational Assistance
Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
Fully covered employee health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
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