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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8743

Working TitleASSESSMENT MANAGER FOR SPECIALIZED ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentOffice of Curriculum and Instruction Assessment

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To provide strategic leadership in the assessment of academic programs that hold discipline-specific accreditation (e.g., engineering, social work, nursing). Oversee high-level technical and analytical processes, fostering collaboration with faculty and stakeholder to ensure that programs meet specialized accreditor assessment standards while aligning with institutional accreditor assessment standards.

Description of Duties

+ Manages the alignment of specialized accreditation assessment requirements with institutional standards, such as those of SACSCOC , by mapping outcomes, measures, and reporting practices to ensure coherence, compliance, and strategic integration across academic programs.Leads efforts to help faculty and assessment leaders recognize strategic alignments and interconnections between specialized accreditation requirements and SACSCOC standards, fostering cohesive and efficient assessment practices across programs.

+ Oversees the technical and content support provided to faculty and staff representing specialized accredited programs in completing the periodic assessment reports.

+ Manages the design and implementation of effective data collection instruments and methodologies that support meaningful and reliable assessment of student learning and program outcomes.

+ Leads the design and execution of comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses of student learning outcomes to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across academic programs.

+ Manages the preparation and development of analytical reports that present assessment results clearly and effectively, including detailed data tabulation and interpretation to support evidence-based decision-making.

+ Ensures the maintenance of records and documentation of assessment plans and reports for discipline-specific accreditation, supporting compliance with external reporting standards.

+ Supervises trainings and individual coaching for faculty and staff to improve their assessment process and related activities to meet specialized and institutional accreditation standards.

+ Prepares detailed briefing materials, presentations; provide relevant facts and data for meetings, reports, inquires, and presentations.

+ Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.

+ Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Data Science, Business Analytics, or other related field from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three years of progressively responsible experience in assessment, institutional research, or program review with direct involvement in accreditation, compliance reporting, and external regulatory standards.

Preferred Experience

Professional experience in higher education, including one or more of the following: direct involvement with institutional or specialized accreditation processes; managing large and complex academic or administrative projects; conducting research and data analysis to support program evaluation, assessment, or accreditation efforts. Experience working with academic programs and faculty.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to translate data into actionable insights for academic programs. Knowledge of learning outcomes assessment, curriculum mapping, and program review. Ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making. Ability to ensure compliance with external accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Ability to work independently while collaborating across academic and administrative units. Knowledge of regional and discipline-specific accreditation standards. Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to academic programs.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date01/15/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49961

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document