Program and Assessment Manager, Graduate School of Counseling

George Fox University's Graduate School of Counseling is seeking an experienced administrative professional to serve as a Program and Assessment Manager to oversee the execution of programmatic policies, procedures, and accreditation activities of the department in collaboration with department leadership, faculty, and staff.

About the Job:

The Program and Assessment Manager fulfills a vital responsibility to internal and external constituents with whom the GSC partners to offer accredited degrees compliant with post-graduate licensure requirements. This includes reporting to and collaboration with CACREP, OBLPCT, other State licensing boards, and various GFU departments. The Program and Assessment Manager also contributes to the global functioning of the GSC through detailed collection and record keeping of various data points, including enrollment, demographics, satisfaction, competency outcomes, matriculation rates, faculty-student ratios, core faculty-adjunct ratios, projections, and expenses.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program Management
  • Ensuring that processes for enacting faculty, course, and syllabus expectations are effectively designed and implemented, and in partnership with the GSC administrative team.
  • Overseeing execution of student facing activities inclusive of residency for digital track students, new student orientation, prospective student interview days in collaboration with admissions, and internship orientation and internship fair in collaboration with the clinical team.
  • Overseeing staff and student workers and daily front office GSC operations.
  • Coordinate activities related to department hooding ceremony in partnership with department leadership and commencement activities in partnership with institutional administration.
  • Developing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures related to GSC's academic and clinical program phases, analyzing and resolving complex student and staff issues, inclusive of Student Progress Reviews and remediation plans.
  • Monitoring budget projections and monthly expenditures for personnel and office, managing all financial reports as required by the institution and program.
  • Overseeing clinical activities in collaboration with clinical director and clinical team, including managing clinical placement software, overseeing communication with external stakeholders for field placement sites, and management placement processes and timelines.
• Assessment Management
  • Maintaining regular contact with CACREP regarding annual reports; changes in university, program, and/or personnel; or any additional matters related to GSC compliance.
  • Writing reports, accreditation proposals, and re-accreditation reviews.
  • Tracking CACREP course and syllabus compliance with CACREP standards, data gathering from each course's Key Performance Indicators in compliance with CACREP's student outcome expectations.
  • Conducting yearly assessment and demographic surveys related to accreditation and outcomes.
  • Maintaining all programmatic CACREP standards, standard matrices, and crosswalks.
  • Overseeing updates in syllabi to ensure CACREP standard and KPI compliance.
  • Maintaining all sources of assessment data relevant to accreditation and compliance.
  • Implementing ongoing changes and policies within CACREP and new accreditation standards
  • Attending CACREP trainings on latest standard updates.
  • Facilitating site visit during accreditation years.
  • Collaborating with GFU accreditation liaison or Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness for all data points and reports related to programmatic accreditation within NWCCU institutional accreditation.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in education, business, statistics, higher education administration, public policy, or a behavioral science field.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Windows or Mac, Canvas or similar LMS, Nuventive or similar assessment and data management system, Tevera or similar assessment and clinical training management system; Aptitude for learning new technologies
• The ability to work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment; ability to remain calm and patient in the face of competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work with diverse groups; students, faculty, staff.
• Demonstrated professionalism and integrity, including maintenance of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a part of a team and independently
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to be self-directed and set own priorities, taking initiative and ownership of own responsibilities
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes:

• Three years or more of experience in higher education assessment administration preferred.
• Experience as an accreditation liaison for a CACREP accredited program.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
• Primary Work Location: Portland Center Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Chair, Graduate School of Counseling

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package for eligible positions. Click here for more information!

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

Salary : $37,874 - $49,236