The Sr. Accreditation Specialist will promote a culture of assessment by working closely with faculty, program coordinators, staff, and students to systematically define and assess student learning outcomes at the program and course level, which supports the accreditation process and the United Aviate Academy program requirements. Using appropriate programs to perform analysis, this position will work closely with the Academy's Data Analyst to monitor and assess student and faculty effectiveness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Assessment
Create statistical reports to monitor student outcomes for all programs.
Forecast assessment needs and develop appropriate methods for collecting data for future evaluations.
Develop models to identify factors that most significantly influence student outcomes to inform programmatic decision-making.
Interpret assessment findings and prepare assessment reports with particular emphasis on the quality of the assessment efforts and findings that influence programmatic decision-making.
Design and conduct periodic faculty workshops on academic assessment and educational effectiveness topics (e.g., learning outcomes, annual program reviews, formative and summative assessment methods, design, and use of rubrics).
Accreditation
Coordinate assessment, outcomes, and accreditation activities
Participate in collecting and analyzing assessment data to support accreditation and program reviews, including faculty education, and disseminating results associated with the total program evaluation plan.
Research, Grants, Conferences
Responsible for generating, analyzing, and disseminating evaluation and research findings for assigned projects in curriculum, evaluation, and learning outcomes.
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and the executive leadership team to determine current assessment, evaluation, and research needs and to assist in measuring program learning outcomes.
Attend conferences, engage in professional development to benchmark best practices in curricular outcomes in aviation education, and present that information to the faculty.
Stay informed of and engaged in the latest scientific advancements - including artificial intelligence and machine learning in assessments, outcomes, and data science related to aviation education, progression, and graduation outcomes.
Optimize and maintain a database of key performance indicators, produce relevant dashboards for accreditation assessment, and outcome data for research purposes.
Participate and support grant proposal efforts related to accreditation, assessment, and outcomes that will promote the mission of united Aviate Academy.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience: 10 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in a related field
Experience: Three to Five years of experience directly related to the abovementioned roles and responsibilities.
Essential knowledge, skills, behaviors:
Required knowledge
Accreditation Procedures - Thorough knowledge of accreditation standards including management philosophies and operations..
Information Technology - Knowledge of office equipment and personal computer to include word processing and a variety of presentation media.
Thorough knowledge of computer systems and business applications.
Research and Analysis - Thorough knowledge of research and analysis methods and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
Required skills
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex situation and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to the situation.
Interpersonal Relationships - Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations. Handling all interactions with poise, tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Is aware of others' reactions and understands why they react as they do.
Decision Making - Evaluating the best method of research and then exercising appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Legislative - Highly developed ability to propose, interpret and evaluate legislative initiatives; to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with various agencies of government, administrative staff, political representatives, and the public. Ability to attend a variety of meetings.
Communication - Excellent ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand to include preparation of reports. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10
pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.
Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed. Must be capable of maintaining a flexible schedule, including the willingness to occasionally work extended hours as per project demands and organizational needs.
EEO Statement: Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy ("UAA") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind - All employment decisions at UAA are based on business needs. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national, social, or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, genetic information, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. Decisions on employment and promotions are based solely upon an individual's qualifications, with reference to the responsibilities and skills required of the position for which the individual is being considered.