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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only).
Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Assistant Provost, Assessment and Accreditation
Division: Academic Affairs
Evaluation Group: Academic Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Provost
Positions Supervised: ORCA, Institutional Research, Academic Integrity, Library
Job Summary
The assistant provost for assessment and accreditation will lead efforts to enhance institutional effectiveness by leveraging data for strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement. This position will oversee accreditation processes, institutional research, and assessment strategies to ensure compliance and operational excellence. This position supervises and/or coordinates with ORCA, Institutional Research, Academic Integrity, and others, as well as serves as the HLC Liaison.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
I. Academic Leadership
Teaching and Learning

Collaborates with faculty, staff, academic administrators, the Lindenwood Learning Academy, and University curriculum and assessment committees to implement assessment policies, practices, and systems
Assesses co-curricular activities and ensures alignment with institutional goals

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

Provides leadership and coordination for maintaining institutional accreditation, including preparation of major accreditation reports and annual updates to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Supports University-wide strategic planning, including the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Ensures institutional effectiveness through systematic data collection, analysis, and application to drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives
Plays a pivotal role in advancing institutional effectiveness at Lindenwood University
Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values

II. Service
Human Resources Management

Recruits, interviews, hires, and monitors performance of department staff
Conducts annual employee performance evaluations based on clear department standards

Administrative Duties

Oversees institutional accreditation studies and visits, ensuring adherence to standards and expectations
Plans, organizes, and monitors programs for effectiveness in alignment with accreditation standards
Oversees the collection, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and archiving of assessment data to support accreditation, program review, and resource planning
Promotes best practices in data governance, quality assurance, and institutional research methodologies

Communication and Collaboration

Serves as a resource for institutional policies, requirements, and procedures related to accreditation
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

III. Subject Matter Expertise and Scholarship
Lifelong Learning

Demonstrates command of area of specialization, as well as desire for continued growth
Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and engages in professional development activities to augment existing skills and/or develop new ones

Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

Master's degree from an accredited institution required
Terminal degree preferred
Previous experience, 5-7 years preferred, as a faculty member and/or in academic administration
Prior work experience with academic policies and procedures in a university setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Strong administrative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty, students and staff
Strong leadership and ability to take initiative
Highly developed creative, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to assess student learning outcomes in higher education settings
Proven capacity to build and maintain strong relationships across all institutional levels and with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on shared governance
Background in accreditation processes, faculty development, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment
Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies to ensure institutional compliance

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.

General office setting
Standard flex

Physical Abilities - The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended time daily
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
Ability to use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements to type regularly
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

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