Assistant Director of Accreditation
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director of Accreditation
Posting Number
F005468
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
Yes
Category
APT
Class Code
13
Starting Pay
Commensurate with education and experience
Special Note
Location
District
Department
DT Institutional Effectiveness
Job Summary
Reporting to the District Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, the Assistant Director of Accreditation supports the development of a systematic, comprehensive, and integrated accreditation process that complies with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements.
This leadership position is responsible for successfully leading the college in all coordination of institutional regional accreditation activities and supporting programmatic accreditation. Also, communicates findings and recommendations for action in a clear and timely manner to facilitate continuous, informed decision-making throughout the college.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Performance Requirements
· Coordinates all written correspondence with SACSCOC as well as edits, and proofs all documentation for notifications, substantive change, and program closures
· Maintains detailed knowledge regarding current SACSCOC policies, procedures, and practices
· Assists with activities required for the fifth year and decennial reviews, such as certificate of compliance, quality enhancement plan, substantive change reports, and preparation for site visits
· Communicates and coordinates with other departments or divisions across the college to ensure faculty and staff have had opportunities to participate in the preparation of materials and are prepared for the visit
· Communicates regularly with TCC academic and administrative leadership about the importance of maintaining alignment with accreditation standards and requirements, especially in years between self-studies
· Assists with professional development activities for the College related to SACSCOC accreditation requirements
· Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information in support of accreditation
General Supervision and Management
· Supervises content development used to document compliance with accreditation and college-wide continuous improvement
· Supports the management of SACSCOC compliance and reaffirmation in coordination with the SACSCOC liaison
Service Excellence
· Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
· Participates in task forces, councils, and other TCC committees as assigned
· Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
· Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
· Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
· Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
*Performs other related tasks as required
SUPERVISION – Works under the general supervision of the District Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
· Master's degree
· Three (3) years of experience in higher education
· Three (3) years of experience in accreditation, state authorization, or similar at an educational institution
Preferred Qualifications
· Two (2) years of Supervisory experience at the post-secondary level
· Strong understanding of SACSCOC and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
· Engagement in teaching and/or facilitating workshops and training on assessment topics
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
· Understanding of federal requirements applicable to higher education
· Highly developed oral and written communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
· Commitment to delivering quality education and high levels of service to students, faculty and staff
· Good critical thinking skills
· Excellent collaboration and team-building skills
· Demonstrated organization skills, ability to pay close attention to detail, and to manage long-term, multi-faceted projects with many participants
· Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
· Excellent interpretation of statistical data
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
02/09/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Marlon D Mote
*
marlon.mote@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in higher education?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in accreditation, state authorization, or similar at an educational institution?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of supervisory experience do you have at a post-secondary level?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
