University of Central Florida Hiring for Accreditation & Program Approval Specialist I at Orlando, FL  Full Time

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As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

College of Community Innovation and Education:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct, interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders, conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the college’s mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact, contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices, and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community.

The School of Teacher Education (STE) is student-centered with a collegial and friendly faculty and staff. STE strives to be a premier academic program known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the community. For more information about the School of Teacher Education and its programs, visit .

Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 220-degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For more information, visit .

We seek candidates who will enhance our representational diversity and whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to ensure that underrepresented groups have the opportunity to succeed at UCF.

The Opportunity:

The School of Teacher Education invites applications for an Accreditation and Program Approval Specialist I to assist the school director with developing, administering, and supporting initiatives to ensure the effective accomplishments of the academic mission of the college and university.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collection and oversight of academic assessment, compliance, planning, and programming.

• Direct, compile and submit to the school director, state, and national agencies all STE reports required for continued accreditation for program approvals. This will include 1.) Annual FLDOE Institutional effectiveness reports, 2.) Periodic Academic Program Review (APR self-studies), 3.) Annual AACTE PEDS report, 4.) National accreditation report if CAEP or AAQEP is contracted.

• Collaborate and direct/create/analyze/document data and evidence from programs.

• Work with the school director, and oversee preparation of data updates for faculty and programs (e.g., annual reviews), including any site visits, relating to accreditation at university, state, or national levels.

• Work with the school director to establish, expand, and maintain partnerships at UCF for collaborative work related to accreditation and program approval, data analytics, and applications.

• Direct the management and improvement of how data is managed, available, reliable, consistent, accessible, secure, and timely to support accreditation, program approval processes, and support the vision, mission, and activities of STE, and how STE complements or could complement CCIE vision and mission.

• Manage and oversee assigned staff or students who work directly with accreditation measures.

• Direct the protection of confidential information in complying with FERPA regulations, UCF regulations, and Educational Records Management (FL Statues-Chapters 119-257).

• Direct the preparation, implementation, and facilitation of STE, institution, and community-level assessments to address educational problems and work with State Colleges to provide solutions to challenges.

• Other duties as needed and related to STE data collection, management, analytics, reporting, and oversight.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree and experience working in a higher education setting.

• Previous work with accreditation at the school, state, or national level.

• Familiarity with FLDOE and teacher preparation policies and regulations and proven ability to work with a team with evidence of program support and success.

• Minimum two years of work with data gathering and analyzing.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, .

• In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload 1.) a letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; 2.) a current resume; and 3.) a copy of transcripts.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

• NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page and .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) – School of Teacher Education

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.