Assessment & Accreditation Officer

Role Summary

The Assessment & Accreditation Officer is mainly responsible for coordinating and supporting all assessment & accreditation activities as well as continuous improvement initiatives. He/she acquires, maintains and reports data as required, coordinates the strategic plan implementation schedule and activities as well as acquires, maintains and reports on KPIs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and updates annual progress reports: accreditation, SP implementation, assessment, and ranking
• Acquires, compiles, processes and reports pertinent data: programs, faculty, student, etc., as needed
• Monitors faculty qualification ratios (by semester) and alerts when not in compliance with AKSOB guidelines
• Gathers and shares pertinent data and reports with other university entities as requested by the Dean’s Office
• Compiles, statistically analyzes assessment outcomes and prepares the annual assessment report in close coordination with various program assessment committees
• Monitors and reports any changes in school and program accreditation standards
• Liaises with accreditation agencies as AKSOB contact, in coordination with the Dean’s Office
• Participates in department/committee/council/advisory group meetings by invitation, as needed
• Coordinates and supports the organization of events and visits (logistics) related to accreditation, continuous improvement, assessment and related services
• Supports Chairs and Program Directors on program review initiatives. Follows up with program registration and license renewals with the proper university entity
• Assists the Dean, if and when needed, in preparing reports related to AKSOB achievements and performance
• Works with the career and placement officer to ensure data needed for accreditation is updated
• Prepares the plan and the calendar of all activities and deliverables related to accreditation
• Coordinates with program specific assessment and examination committees to organize and prepare the annual calendar of all deliverables related to production of the School Assessment Report
• Identifies the necessary resources to carry on the duties of the office of quality control, accreditation, assessment and related services
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Statistics, Data Analytics or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in assessment, accreditation, data analytics, quality assurance or a related field. Experience with AACSB accreditation is preferred
• Highly skilled in computer software advanced excel, spreadsheet applications, SPSS and others
• Highly skilled in researching, collecting and analyzing data
• Excellent command of English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with commitment to deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain highest degree of confidentiality of records and information

Interested candidates should email their CV with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy1@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Monday, June 17, 2024.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.