What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment position at USC Marshall School of Business?
Job Description
The Program Specialist–Accreditation and Assessment will be responsible for: Maintain, enhance and implement processes and infrastructure for effective and efficient assessment of academic programs in the College of Business. The candidate will be provided training in business school accreditation systems ( AACSB ). In fact, training in all aspects of the job will be provided. Oversee the collection and analysis of data on assessment of instructional and non-instructional activities of the College, and campus-wide student services as well as survey data from alumni, Board of Advisors and other stakeholders. Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, academic program Managers, faculty members and staff to foster a “culture of evidence” including appropriate measures and indicators for planning, assessment and effectiveness to improve programs. Work with faculty and staff to develop and monitor student learning outcomes, create rubrics and set benchmarks. Coordinate the administration of national business tests and surveys of student learning, analyze data and write reports. Assist faculty to carry out item analysis to determine the effectiveness of assessment tools. Serve as a contact with AACSB for both Business an Accounting, as well as accrediting bodies for Health Informatics. Work with Chairs and program Managers to ensure collection and cataloging syllabi for each semester. Coordinate On-Site visits by Accreditation Evaluation teams; Use the data for accreditation reporting as needed. Support College of Business strategic planning efforts for program and student learning outcomes assessment. Attend conferences, workshops and seminars associated with assessment and accreditation. Collaborate with leaders to create logos and marketing efforts for College of Business groups. Monitors meetings and tech support via zoom and Microsoft teams. Maintains and monitors email marketing via constant contact. Organizes, plans, and executes webinars for College of Business. Assists in other College organization/centers activities. Assist in recruiting efforts for the College of Business. Updates website with correct flyers. Updates faculty/staff directory pages on college website. Other reasonable tasks assigned by the individual’s supervisor.
The Program Specialist–Accreditation and Assessment will be responsible for: Maintain, enhance and implement processes and infrastructure for effective and efficient assessment of academic programs in the College of Business. The candidate will be provided training in business school accreditation systems ( AACSB ). In fact, training in all aspects of the job will be provided. Oversee the collection and analysis of data on assessment of instructional and non-instructional activities of the College, and campus-wide student services as well as survey data from alumni, Board of Advisors and other stakeholders. Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, academic program Managers, faculty members and staff to foster a “culture of evidence” including appropriate measures and indicators for planning, assessment and effectiveness to improve programs. Work with faculty and staff to develop and monitor student learning outcomes, create rubrics and set benchmarks. Coordinate the administration of national business tests and surveys of student learning, analyze data and write reports. Assist faculty to carry out item analysis to determine the effectiveness of assessment tools. Serve as a contact with AACSB for both Business an Accounting, as well as accrediting bodies for Health Informatics. Work with Chairs and program Managers to ensure collection and cataloging syllabi for each semester. Coordinate On-Site visits by Accreditation Evaluation teams; Use the data for accreditation reporting as needed. Support College of Business strategic planning efforts for program and student learning outcomes assessment. Attend conferences, workshops and seminars associated with assessment and accreditation. Collaborate with leaders to create logos and marketing efforts for College of Business groups. Monitors meetings and tech support via zoom and Microsoft teams. Maintains and monitors email marketing via constant contact. Organizes, plans, and executes webinars for College of Business. Assists in other College organization/centers activities. Assist in recruiting efforts for the College of Business. Updates website with correct flyers. Updates faculty/staff directory pages on college website. Other reasonable tasks assigned by the individual’s supervisor.
