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Director of Academic Assessment & Program Review

Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU Main Campus, VA · Virginia

Role
Performance analyst
First seen
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Not listed
Salary
Up to $100,000, commensurate with experience
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Summary

The Director of Academic Assessment & Program Review reports to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and leads institutional assessment strategy and educational improvement initiatives. The role involves overseeing student learning outcomes assessment across all programs, managing the 8-year program review cycle, supporting accreditation compliance, and providing faculty mentoring and professional development on assessment methods and curriculum design. The Director collaborates with academic units on curriculum mapping, general education outcomes, and program learning outcomes while fostering a campus-wide culture of continuous educational improvement.

Key qualifications

  • Master's degree required in educational research, curriculum design, psychometrics, or assessment
  • 5+ years in higher education with proven track record of facilitating high-quality faculty workshops
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence and coaching skills; must be viewed by faculty as a supportive collaborator
  • Experience with curricular mapping and outcomes assessment platforms
  • Knowledge of accreditation requirements (e.g., SACSCOC) and educational regulatory standards
  • Advanced skills in educational research design, data analysis, and interpretation of assessment outcomes

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