DIRECTOR/ASSESSMENT & CURRICULUM
Central Michigan University
Position Information
Position Information
| Position Number | 34390 |
|---|---|
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | DIRECTOR/ASSESSMENT & CURRICULUM |
| Position Summary | Primary responsibility is to facilitate and coordinate the university’s program-level assessment activities (e.g., support, deans, department chairs, faculty, and the Assessment Council) with the implementation of the Policy on Student Learning Outcomes Assessment and other assessment-related information to the campus community. Work closely with faculty leaders and academic administrators to establish effective policies and procedures relative to assessment process development. Promote an environment that supports student-focused learning, a culture of evidence and continuous improvement, and the use of assessment data for program improvement accreditation and overall program alignment. Manage and supervise the staff and functions associated with the university bulletins and coordination of curricular activities and provide guidance to these staff as they support curriculum committees during the curriculum approval process. Manage academic program information for reporting purposes to national, state, and regional constituent |
| Required Qualifications | Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. Three years of experience in an academic administration or highly related position. A thorough understanding of, and experience with, assessment and curricular processes in higher education. Experience working with assessment and/or curriculum databases and software programs. Experience managing multi-stage, complex tasks effectively, including attention to detail, organization, timeliness, and follow-through. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Doctorate degree from an accredited higher education institution in an area relevant discipline. Experience working with national, state, and/or regional accrediting bodies. Leadership in professional organizations addressing student learning and/or outcomes assessment. Record of scholarship in the areas of curriculum and assessment. Supervisory experience. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Facilitates and coordinates the university’s assessment activities. Provides leadership for and assists faculty and staff with the development of meaningful and sustainable program assessment plans. Reviews funding requests and provides expenditure recommendations to the Outcomes Assessment budget. Serves as administrative liaison for the University’s Senate-Appointed Assessment Council to support the coordination and expeditious review and feedback on program assessment plans and annual assessment reports. Advises faculty and academic administrators on the development and/or modification of academic programs so that best practices in assessment and curricular development are followed. Supervises, guides, and supports staff overseeing the university’s curricular processes. Contributes to the advancement, measurement, and communication of quality indicators in support of student-focused learning, general education, academic quality, and other aspects of institutional quality. Coordinates the quarterly review of program proposals submitted to the Academic Officers of the State Universities of Michigan. Communicates program submission and review feedback from department chairs and deans relative to programs being proposed by other universities; prepares material Provost uses in his/her statewide academic vice president’s meetings. Represents the Academic division on relevant committees as assigned by the CIS Executive Director, Provost as needed, and requested by others. Provides information as appropriate to the CIS Executive Director, and Provost as needed, on important issues associated with the above responsibilities. Supports the development, review and use of the assessment management system (AMS) and curricular process system. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Supervision Exercised | Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there is another document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Other Document (1). Position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before Sunday, November 20, 2022. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | $78,000 – $86,000 |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | Curriculum & Instructional Support |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Evenings and weekends as necessary |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement | CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie ). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here . CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: [email protected] |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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