Director of Assessment and Accreditation Salary

Directors of assessment and accreditation work primarily in colleges and universities to conduct research and gather data about students' learning and the effectiveness of the institution. They also gather data to meet necessary accreditation standards and determine necessary criteria to meet certain accreditation guidelines. The information in this job is gathered from both internal and external sources, and then data is analyzed and reports are created.

These directors usually report to a dean, provost, or vice president and interact with outside parties such as the government and accreditation/licensing agencies. It is usually necessary to benchmark programs and curricula at the university to determine effectiveness, and they may also create academic initiatives to boost performance. In-depth knowledge of an array of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods is important in this position, and strong multitasking skills are also necessary. These directors must be self-motivated and able to independently meet guidelines, though there is a great deal of interaction with others on a regular basis, so strong verbal and written communication skills are also beneficial. They must be comfortable in statistical knowledge and be able to extract, understand, summarize, and report information from databases, as well as create new databases from compiled data.

Proficiency in word processing and database software and a master's degree pertaining to educational research are generally required for this position, and a doctorate degree is preferred by some employers. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Director of Assessment and Accreditation Tasks

• Lead the assessment and accreditation efforts, and monitor compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Provide support for certifications or accreditation efforts through training or in-person reviews.
• Provide expertise on program assessment, outcomes evaluation, and research efforts.
• Develop, coordinate, lead, and execute a comprehensive assessment system.