Assistant Director - Academic Unit Review

Lubbock

43335BR

Academic Partnerships

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

The Assistant Director for Academic Unit Review manages the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of Texas Tech University's Academic Unit Review process. This position ensures reviews are conducted in alignment with institutional strategic initiatives, accreditation standards, and state requirements.

Key Functions:

Program Coordination and Oversight: Manage the full cycle of Academic Unit Reviews, ensuring all steps are executed on time and in alignment with institutional strategic initiatives, established timelines, and compliance requirements.

Process Development and Improvement: Assess and refine review procedures to improve efficiency, clarity, and use of best practices, and implement enhancements based on feedback and emerging needs.

Compliance and Policy Alignment: Monitor and interpret relevant state, federal, and accreditation requirements, ensuring that all review activities meet applicable standards and integrate with related institutional processes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support: Serve as the primary contact for academic units, review teams, and administrative offices. Provide coordination, guidance, communication, and training to support effective participation in the review process, including onboarding peer reviewers and facilitating their engagement throughout the review cycle.

Follow-up and Action Tracking: Track progress on implementing review recommendations and work with campus partners to ensure findings lead to meaningful and measurable improvements across campus.

Data Management and Reporting Coordination: Serve as liaison between academic units to understand review related data needs and reporting expectations. Translate those needs into clear requirements and coordinate with the Programmer Analyst to ensure data, summaries, dashboards, and reports are developed and delivered. Ensure reports are prepared and submitted to governing bodies.

Technology and Platform Administration: Coordinate the functional use of review technology for documentation and reporting. Maintain and update review templates, ensure required evidence is attached and organized, and support consistent use across units, providing end-user training as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex processes involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, guides, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Proficiency with data management, including the ability to interpret, organize, and present information clearly. Strong
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to foster positive working relationships across academic and administrative units.
Competence in learning and applying new technologies, including platforms for planning, assessment, and reporting. Strong understanding of higher education structures, accreditation standards, and state compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, assessment, or related field.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in academic program review, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, or related higher education administration.
Experience working in a large, research-intensive university setting.
Prior project management experience.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family

Institutional Research & Assessment

Annualized Pay Range

$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,400

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.