Data and Accreditation Manager

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities.

Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. Located in one of the best college towns and best places to live in the U.S., Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The UNC School of Education , one of the longest-standing professional schools at the nation's first public university, ranks among the top schools of education in the U.S. and offers a full range of degree programs, from undergraduate to doctorate; forward-thinking certificate and licensure programs; and in-person, online, and HyFlex offerings. Faculty members generate knowledge across a number of fields, including human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, educational policy and leadership, and more; they also prepare students to become the most highly effective educators to lead in classrooms, schools, districts and beyond, as well as future scholars and researchers.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The School offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership; prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina. In order to fulfill its mission, the School is organized into three academic divisions: (1) Culture, Curriculum, & Teacher Education ( CCATE), (2) Learning, Development & Psychological Sciences ( LDPS), and (3) Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership ( EPOL).

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This primary purpose of this position is to develop and lead a comprehensive assessment system centered on a culture of evidence of student learning outcomes in all professional and academic programs. The position designs and executes data collection, analysis, and reporting and manages all educator preparation program performance data for the School and on behalf of all educator preparation programs in the School of Education, including Pathway to Practice NC. The position drives the annual reporting timeline for the School of Education, including reporting for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP), NC Department of Public Instruction ( NCDPI), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS), and US Department of Education (USDoE).

The position designs program assessment structures for the unit, sets the parameters for statistical analysis and conducts those analyses individually or leads a team of doctoral students. The position monitors, collects and maintains candidate performance data to assessment accuracy, validity, integrity, and fairness. The position changes study parameters, as needed, and interprets and evaluates results, prepares reports and presentations for faculty and other stakeholders. The position leverages institutional and program assessment data to deploy visual data representations via Tableau and other tools appropriate to the task.

The position provides content expertise for program assessment artifact collection from programs through EdIT supported LMS and other tools. The position collaborates with EdIT to extract appropriate assessment data to perform program assessment and accreditation needs. The position does the same in support of Pathway to Practice NC.

The position clearly and concisely conveys performance data in verbal and written form; presents data and reports to various groups; and leads professional development related to data use in the School of Education.

The position instructs and trains faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and candidates in the use of School of Education data collection tools.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

- Demonstrate the ability to lead program assessment and accreditation efforts with faculty and staff
- Experience leading social science research projects, including design, analysis, and evaluation
- Experience building assessment data systems that feed visual analytic tools
- Demonstrate the ability to direct multiple and multi-faceted projects
- Possess exemplary communication skills, with a broad range of constituents, including presentations and technical writing.

- Coursework, certifications, and/or experience in data management in a higher education educator preparation context is preferred.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.