Assistant Director for Faculty Qualifications and Planning

Working Title:

Assistant Director for Faculty Qualifications and Planning

State Role

Title:

Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type:
Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division:
Strategic Planning and Engagement

Department: 100379 - Planning, Analytics, Institutional Resear

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 06/22/2026

About JMU:

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Director for Faculty Qualifications and Planning to support academic excellence and institutional accreditation. This position is responsible for supporting the university's compliance with SACSCOC standards and policies, which includes reviewing and maintaining accurate faculty qualifications and teaching assignment records.

The Assistant Director for Faculty Qualifications and Planning also supports planning efforts by coordinating a senior data collection process called the Senior Compass. The position also serves as support and backup for the Associate Director of University Planning and Accreditation, assisting with projects and responsibilities in strategic planning and accreditation at the university level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manages the faculty credentialing process by documenting faculty qualifications and preparing faculty qualification determinations for courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for accreditation reviews, reports, audits, and site visits.

* Collects, verifies, and maintains official transcripts and credential documentation for faculty in appropriate databases and tracking systems ensuring files are complete, accurate, and stored in compliance with university record‑retention and confidentiality requirements.

* Maintain faculty qualification databases and tracking systems and contribute to continuous improvement of credentialing and qualification review processes.

* Manage the senior data collection project by tracking enrollment and completion of modules. Track student completion of requirements, apply and remove holds for all graduating seniors. Ensure that components of the data collection process are maintained and accurate.

* Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders involved in the senior data collection process. Administer the Canvas course, collaborate with senior data collection working and reporting group, and communicate with advisors, instructional faculty, and students.

* Maintain an awareness of new and changing national, regional and institutional information requirements and trends related to university accreditation and strategic planning efforts.

* Support institutional planning and accreditation efforts including interpreting accreditor policies, procedures, and…