DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves coordinating unit review and accreditation activities for the College. The incumbent, under direct supervision of senior executive staff, exercises responsibility for integrating unit review and accreditation with other areas of the College, primarily Middle States, Health Sciences, Engineering Technologies and governance. This position works closely with FFECC Assessment Mentors, FFECC Accreditation, Chair, Academic Assessment Committee and Assessment Coordinator(s). Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinates the academic and non-academic unit/institutional review process;

• Oversees the College’s assessment plan;

• Updates the assessment document manuals and conducts retreats, seminars and individual consultations with departments on assessment best practices;

• Mentors Department Heads, Chairs, Directors and Staff in completion of their unit review and strategic plan development;

• Monitors the submittal, summary and prioritization of annual department action plan updates as relates to resource allocation needs;

• Oversees the completion of external accreditation self-study reviews, site visits and reports with identified departmental staff, including Middle States, ABET and those in the Health Sciences;

• Coordinates the completion of Middle States Commission on Higher Education reports and keeps the SES staff updated;

• Maintains and updates the ECC Assessment Web Site and posts reports;

• Completes  external reports in collaboration with the Institutional Research Department;

• Participates in the Academic Assessment Committees including General Education, Course, curriculum, graduate learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness;

• Participates in the planning process, along with other administrative and SES staff, based on data reviewed and input from internal and external sources:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Evidence of a commitment to and an understanding of the philosophy, mission, purpose, programs, assessment and accreditation requirements of a comprehensive community college. Good knowledge of research methods, procedures and software at the College level; ability to perform research and assessment activities; ability to coordinate multi-faceted projects from concept to completion and to work collaboratively with college and community constituents; ability to coordinate and extract data from the College Information Systems for analyses and reporting; ability to communicate effectively; sound professional judgment; courtesy; tact; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.