Associate Director of Academic Assessment and Accreditation

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Academic Assessment and Accreditation plays a crucial role in enhancing NYU Wagner's accreditation and program improvement initiatives. This individual drives the creation and implementation of effective evaluation and assessment processes, collaborates closely with faculty and leadership on academic development, and serves as the staff lead on accreditation and state approval. This position supports Wagner's strategic commitment to fostering a culture centered around data-informed decision-making, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Reporting to the Director of Learning Innovation and working closely with the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs, the Associate Director will partner closely with faculty and senior leadership to develop, propose, and evaluate Wagner's academic offerings. Additionally, the Associate Director will work closely with faculty program directors to oversee assessment and accreditation initiatives and to develop plans and workflows aligned with each program's learning objectives and goals.

Qualifications

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education or a related field

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in Higher Education or a related field

Required Experience:

5+ years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience, with background and knowledge in the academic assessment, accreditation efforts, program development, implementation, and administration of academic programs.

Preferred Experience:

1+ years of experience managing program development, accreditation, and/or experiential learning programs in higher education. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Proven leadership in project management, particularly in academic program operations, alongside strong organizational skills that facilitate the management of multiple complex projects simultaneously. Candidates should have experience in budget management and administrative operations, as well as a solid understanding of online learning trends, instructional design, and capstone program management. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and reporting.

Additionally, the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, clients, and external vendors. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Well-developed knowledge of academic assessment methodologies and frameworks. Must be well-versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data in NYU systems. Ability to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00 to USD $. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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