Academic Assessment Manager - Academic Professional/Sr. (Open Rank)

About Georgia Tech

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1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Atlanta, GA

About the Office of Academic Effectiveness

Office of Academic Effectiveness (OAE) at Georgia Tech fosters a culture of improvement and sustained excellence across academic programs and support units. Through on-going engagement and assessment support services, the Office contributes to the Institute's commitment to excellence in student learning and quality assurance. Visit www.academiceffectiveness.gatech.edu

This position will focus on academic assessment primarily related to undergraduate education in transformative learning. The position will implement assessment efforts for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a required report for the reaffirmation of accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The QEP topic is Leadership in Progress and Service: Creating Intentional and Transformative Learning Experiences. While the Academic Assessment Manager will be positioned in the Office of Academic Effectiveness, the QEP is organizationally positioned within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). Georgia Institute of Technology is scheduled for reaffirmation of accreditation in 2025. The position will focus on the design and implementation for the QEP assessment process, collaborating with the leadership of the QEP. Successful implementation of these efforts will require close collaboration between OAE and the leadership in OUE.

The Office of Academic Effectiveness https://www.academiceffectiveness.gatech.edu/ invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position, Academic Assessment Manager. Applicants will be considered for appointment at the Academic Professional or Senior Academic Professional rank. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

This position will focus on academic assessment primarily related to undergraduate education in transformative learning. The position will implement assessment efforts for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a required report for the reaffirmation of accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The QEP topic is Leadership in Progress and Service: Creating Intentional and Transformative Learning Experiences. While the Academic Assessment Manager will be positioned in the Office of Academic Effectiveness, the QEP is organizationally positioned within the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS. Georgia Institute of Technology is scheduled for Technology is scheduled for reaffirmation of accreditation in 2025. The position will focus on the design and implementation for the QEP assessment process, collaborating with the leadership of the QEP. Successful implementation of these efforts will require close collaboration between OAE and team

1. QEP Assessment: Manage assessment efforts for the QEP, a component of Georgia Tech's accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (more information may be found at https://provost.gatech.edu/quality-enhancement-plan)

a. Along with the Assistant Provost for Academic Effectiveness, meet periodically with the leadership of the QEP to ensure alignment of QEP assessment with other assessment and accreditation efforts across campus.

b. Collaborate closely with the QEP Director, faculty, and staff to plan and implement QEP assessment and SACSCOC reporting.

2. Initiate and oversee data collection for purposes of measuring the QEP Outcomes:

a. Collaborate with QEP leadership and faculty.

b. Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement assessment processes and good practices

c. Assist with organizing, outlining, and writing assessment reports and the SACSCOC report.

d. Serve on appropriate Institute committees related to the QEP and academic assessment.

3. Academic Assessment

Assist with additional projects, efforts, or requests related to academic assessment as assigned by the Associate Provost.

The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with non-tenure track academic faculty ranks as the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty- handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty- members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines)

Minimum Qualifications

Academic Professional

• Terminal degree from a research-intensive university.
• Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional.
• Quality of performance and potential for development must be recognized by peers.

Senior Academic Professional

• Terminal degree from a research-intensive university.
• Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field.
• Recognition by peers (national, regional, or local).
• Successful and measurable related experience.
• Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent rank).

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. The position is available immediately with a negotiable starting date. Application shall include

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• the names, titles, and contact information (email, phone) for four

Description professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification).

During the application process, candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample demonstrating their ability to effectively communicate the analyses and findings of assessment activities or research. This writing sample is not requested for the initial application.

Requests for information may be directed to Franz Reanu franz.reneau@gatech.edu

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening