<p>Job Title</p> <p>Specialist - Assessment & Accreditation</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Dean Education</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$57,113 - $71,487; commensurate with experience</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>The Assessment and Accreditation Specialist provides administrative, technical, and analytical support for the College of Education's assessment, reporting, survey administration, and accreditation processes. The position manages assessment systems, designs and administers surveys, collects and verifies data, and maintains documentation required for state and national accreditation. Serving as a College-wide resource, this role supports all programs and operational units in meeting assessment, reporting, and compliance expectations. The specialist ensures that data, evidence, and records are accurate, organized, and accessible to support continuous improvement, program review, and accreditation activities.</p> <p>Required Education</p> <p>Master's degree; OR bachelor's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience.</p> <p>Required Related Experience</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of two (2) years of experience in assessment, surveys, data management, accreditation support, compliance, institutional effectiveness, or related administrative work. </li><li>Candidates with a bachelor's degree must demonstrate at least four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience. </li></ul> <p>Desirable Related Experience</p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting educator preparation programs or colleges of education. </li><li>Experience with CAEP or state program approval processes. </li><li>Experience with assessment or accreditation platforms (e.g., SL&L, TK20/Watermark). </li><li>Experience with survey platforms (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms). </li><li>Experience preparing compliance, audit, or accreditation documentation. </li></ul> <p>Documents Needed to Apply</p> <p>Cover Letter & Resume Required</p> <p>MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Sick Leave </li><li>Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty </li><li>13 paid University holidays </li><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance </li><li>Retirement plans </li><li>Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans </li><li>Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents </li></ul> <p>Click here for additional information.</p> <p>MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.</p> <p>MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.</p> <p>This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.</p> <p>For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.</p> <p>Application Review Date: December 23, 2025</p>