Accreditation Director

About the Job

The Accreditation Director serves as the subject‑matter expert for Minnesota's legislated regulations governing teacher preparation programs and the full spectrum of accreditation requirements s role provides guidance on risk mitigation and program design implications to advise decision making and strategic planning to senior faculty and staff. The Director manages the Accreditation, Licensure, & Field Experience (ALFE) Office and supervises the ALFE staff, ensuring the department’s compliance with state and federal standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the success of teacher preparation programs.

• Interpret Minnesota's legislated rules and implications for teacher preparation design, faculty qualifications, clinical experiences, assessment plans, and designated school partnerships.
• Provide expertise, recommendations, and support for applying the rules to UMD programs.
• Develop and document evidence of compliance for all units and programs.
• Project manage re‑accreditation self‑study reports and accreditation site visits.
• Guide the composition and editing of the Unit Continuous Improvement Report to meet re‑accreditation requirements.
• Lead administration of assessment and clinical experience software (Student Learning and Licensure), ensuring effective usage and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Facilitate training and ongoing support for software users.
• Collect and organize accreditation data and evidence for successful ongoing accreditation.
• Develop and manage federal and state reporting processes.
• Lead management of web content relevant to accreditation as required by regulatory bodies.

• Anticipate changes in teacher preparation requirements and assess their impact on department operations.
• Assist leadership in developing and implementing corrective action plans for compliance risks.
• Determine internal schedules for accreditation activities to meet all academic year and accreditation cycle targets.
• Deliver guidance on mitigating compliance vulnerabilities.
• Update faculty on relevant compliance topics, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate compliance changes, conduct data analysis, and participate in state‑level work groups.
• Track progress of compliance efforts and implement improvements in communication and monitoring.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain all national and state reporting.
• Attend state and national conferences related to education compliance software.

• Serve as unit administrator of Student Learning and Licensure (SLL).
• Build SLL to support data collection for state accreditation and federal compliance.
• Train and support faculty, staff, and students in SLL access.
• Design instructional materials for SLL learning.
• Manage and process assessment data within SLL.
• Collect user feedback and implement product improvements.

• Provide leadership and supervision for assigned staff, overseeing day‑to‑day workflow.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support professional development, foster collaboration, and promote continuous improvement.
• Facilitate collaboration across programs to achieve compliance objectives, maintain accurate reporting, and meet accreditation deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS plus at least five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree plus at least three years of relevant experience.
• Commitment to serving diverse students in an inclusive environment.

• Demonstrated record of serving diverse students in an inclusive environment.
• Familiarity with PELSB standards for licensure.
• Familiarity with national education accreditation standards.
• Experience in program accreditation and licensure.
• Experience providing faculty support.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with a variety of data management systems.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data and create reports for multiple audiences.
• Prior experience managing or supervising a team of employees.
• Graduate‑level study or degree in a related field.
• Supervisory experience.

Pay Range: $64,000…