Accreditation

• Coordinate with the chair of Owen’s Maintenance of Accreditation Committee.
• Maintain the archive of accreditation-related content.
• Maintain the site with AACSB documents/resources relevant to the pertinent accreditation cycle.
• Stay current on changes to AACSB/SACS requirements and best practices.
• Attend AACSB training as needed.
• Communicate AACSB/SACS requirements.
• Share assurance of learning best practices with degree program faculty directors.
• Field and research questions from program faculty directors regarding assurance of learning implementation.
• Attend Vanderbilt SACS-related training.
• Attend Vanderbilt SACS-related coordination meetings.
• Prepare and submit SACS assurance of learning deliverables from AACSB.
• Leading into and during the 5th year of a cycle, coach the Senior Associate Dean for the Faculty about AACSB faculty sufficiency reporting needs.
• Serve as primary administrative support for AACSB team visits.

Management of Course Evaluation System

• Manage course evaluation system (Blue) to ensure complete and accurate tracking of faculty teaching as evaluated by students for all courses taught across all degree programs.
• Report faculty evaluations at the end of each mod or course term, the timing of which varies across several of Owen’s programs, including scheduling and notifications.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheet with course evaluation open and close dates for all evaluation reports for internal record-keeping. 
• Support and participate in trainings related to the systems, policies, and procedures used by the Office of Faculty Affairs.
• Work with Academic and Student Affairs to ensure evaluations are launched for all classes and all enrolled students are confirmed to receive their appropriate course evaluations. Work within the Office of the Dean to provide system reporting after each evaluation period closes and on an ad hoc basis as needed.
• Liaise with VUIT and URO Course Evaluations Team regarding maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage scheduling and communications to course evaluation proctors for each class.

Supervisory Relationships

The position will report directly to the Chief of Staff and receive functional direction from the Senior Associate Dean for the Faculty. This position will manage student worker(s) who work on various projects assigned by the Dean and the Senior Associate Dean.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
• At least three years of relevant experience is necessary. Additional related experience may substitute for required education.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including strong facility with MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail, efficient, high level of accuracy and strong organizational skills are necessary.
• Problem solving ability is critical.
• Self-starter and task leader who takes initiative to improve processes and systems as necessary. Examples include seeking internal training on new systems; forward-thinking regarding how to best execute office duties and liaise with other units.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Eager to learn new systems and technologies. Shows initiative in developing professional capabilities and skillsets.
• Upmost attention to maintaining confidential information and the security thereof is necessary.
• Ability to balance the diverse needs of the job and its various constituents (faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and prospective and current students) and to work with flexibility, and at times under pressure, on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines is necessary.
• Professional and clear communications skills, both written and oral, are necessary.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.