Director of Assessment and Licensure - Wittenberg University

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution," one that will attract hundreds of students "to drink at the pure fountains of knowledge, and then go forth into the world to do good." Today, that lovely spot now encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and lush hollows across southwestern Ohio with architecturally distinct structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and faith-based learning environment that has defined the liberal arts University since its founding in 1845.

Nationally recognized for accessible professors,best classroom experience, service excellence, and a superior athletics tradition,Wittenberg is home to 1,700 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs,a Graduate School for Professional Studies, and 25 varsity sports.

The Department of Education in the School of Health, Education, and Sport Studies at Wittenberg University is seeking a Director of Assessment and Licensure. This is a full-time, 10-month administrative staff position. Working under the direction of the Dean and Department Chairperson, this position oversees and directs the assessment system for the University's undergraduate teacher licensure programs and graduate level principal and endorsement programs.

This position will lead and coordinate assessment reporting (inclusive of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation [CAEP], the USDOE, and the state of Ohio) through the use and management of databases and electronic assessment systems. Additionally, this position will work with faculty to establish and maintain key assessments for the entire unit and individual licensure programs. This position will develop data summaries and recommendations related to the Education programs' key assessments, monitor changes in state and national policy, and report the findings and recommendations to the Dean, the Department Chair and the Director of Graduate Studies.

Additionally, this position will recommend to the Ohio Department of Education, those candidates who have completed licensure and endorsement requirements based on Wittenberg's approved programs. This position will also teach undergraduate and/or graduate level teacher Education courses, based on their area of expertise and as the assessment cycle allows. This position requires some travel within the state of Ohio and to national meetings.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• -Lead and coordinate assessment reporting (inclusive of CAEP, SPA, Title II,
• -AACTE, PEDS, and State of Ohio) through the use and management of databases
• or electronic assessment systems
• -Be the primary liaison to the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio
• -Department of Higher Education to monitor changes to licensure requirements
• and licensure testing expectations
• -Recommend to the Ohio Department of Education those candidates who have
• completed licensure and endorsement requirements based on Wittenberg's
• approved programs
• -Create and maintain the unit and programs' assessment systems necessary to
• adequately evaluate program outcomes
• -Coordinate the writing and submission of the accreditation, SPA, state, and
• national reports to be filed at relevant deadlines throughout the accreditation
• cycle
• -Act as system administrator for electronic data collection systems (Via by
• Watermark) and edTPA/Pearson coordinator
• -Review all completers' programs of study and recommend to the Ohio
• Department of Education those candidates who have completed
• -Assist with required background check and state requirements for field, practica,
• and licensure.
• -Attend trainings and conferences that pertain to accreditation, teacher education
• programs and teacher licensing at both the state and national level
• -Conduct training/orientations for teacher candidates to assure correct licensure
• exams and licensure applications are completed
• -Teach up to 16 credit hours each academic year
• -Demonstrate support for community and belonging, as well as participate in
• maintaining a respectful, positive work environment
• -Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and
• developmental activities

• -Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education
• -1-3 years of experience in higher education or related areas
• - Knowledge and experience working with teacher accreditation and assessment…