Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree required, but doctoral degree preferred in psychology, communications, English, education, or a related analytical discipline with strong assessment and statistical background. 
• Experience with assessment and accreditation in education or healthcare setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:  

• Knowledge of rubric and survey development, rubric norming, basic statistics, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods; knowledge of business process mapping, change, and development.
• Knowledge of accreditation guidelines, analysis and reporting of program specific outcomes.

Skills in:

• Proficiency in using assessment tracking and data analysis tools; good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and statistical software; strong analytical and problem- solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to:

• Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply government regulations and accreditation standards.
• Explain policies and procedures/rules and regulations related to accreditation standards and program outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings and coordinate the work of teams.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage and prioritize projects effectively to meet college/university and accreditations deadlines.
• Work with diverse population.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping.

Work Environment  

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

The job requires “on ground” presence 

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday to Friday – 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: 

· Medical -

         o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

        o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

        o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

· Vision - 

        o Exams and lenses every 12 months

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

· Employee Assistance Program -

        o Provided to everyone in your household.

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

· Life and AD&D - 

         o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. 

· Retirement Plan -

        o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.