Radford University is seeking an individual to lead and manage the institution’s program of academic assessment. This individual will assist deans and faculty members to identify learning outcomes in the general education program, academic majors, and the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) associated with our SACS reaffirmation. In addition, the individual will identify and or assist in the development of measures to assess learning outcomes and develop processes to support program improvements based upon available assessment data. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President For Academic Affairs, the individual selected for this position will also be responsible for deepening a culture of academic assessment on the Radford campus. The individual selected for this position will be the face of outcomes assessment for all academic programs on our campus.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Technological proficiency with statistical packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project planning skills
• Demonstrated managerial skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated experience in data management and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading academic assessment activities at the institutional, departmental, and or program levels
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to various campus and external constituencies
• Ability to work independently while overseeing multiple and complex projects
• Deep understanding of policies and processes associated with institutional accreditation

Radford University is nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Virginia. Radford University (RU) is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,500 students. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Numerous building projects are underway on the RU campus including a state-of-the-art facility for the College of Business and Economics, a new Center for the Sciences, a health and wellness center, and a new building for the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. The university has recently added several new doctoral programs to the curricular portfolio and has established aggressive goals to increase undergraduate enrollment, improve the freshman-sophomore retention rate, and build new programs in the STEM and allied health areas.

All new hires to Radford University are subject to a Criminal Background Check and E-Verify. E-Verify is administered by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS - Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility.

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  The position announcement and application instructions are available at https://jobs.radford.edu.  If you have questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources via e-mail at pers-web@radford.edu.

Applications will be considered through July 30, 2012. Applications received after that date will only be considered if a suitable applicant has not been identified.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call (540) 831-5008 (voice) or (540) 831-5128 (TTY). If you need access to a computer, you may visit our office at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia, or the local Virginia Employment Commission.

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity.

Radford University is a coeducational, comprehensive public university with a balanced approach toward teaching and scholarship. The university enrolls approximately 8,200 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students and has approximately 400 faculty members in seven colleges: Business and Economics, Education and Human Development, Waldron College of Health and Human Services, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.  The University is located in the City of Radford (http://www.radford.va.us), nestled in the New River Valley in southwest Virginia and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains  The region has received numerous accolades for its quality of life, outdoor recreation opportunities, and excellent schools and colleges.  Radford is 40 miles from Roanoke, two hours from Greensboro, N.C., three and a half hours from Richmond, and four and a half hours from Washington, D.C. 

The Waldron College of Health and Human Services (WCHHS) comprises the following units: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work; the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; the Department of Occupational Therapy; and the Department of Physical Therapy.  The college enrolls approximately 927 undergraduate and 266 graduate students and has approximately 79 full and part-time faculty.

Minimum preferred qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate with credentials suitable for appointment as full professor with tenure and possess demonstrated leadership experience that reflects significant responsibilities in administration commensurate with those of a dean’s position.  Experience should include establishing and overseeing procedures to maintain quality, equity, and accountability in all academic areas; selecting and promoting faculty and staff; and developing and managing human, financial, and physical resources.  Additionally, the successful candidate will possess a strong record for obtaining significant external funding for research and capital improvement; a demonstrated ability to identify and secure alternative revenue streams for the college; and a commitment to and demonstrated innovation in growing enrollments and new program development.  Finally, the successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a respect for the academic process and shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will ideally possess significant professional, teaching, and clinical experience in one of the disciplines housed within the WCHHS, and hold appropriate licensure or certification within that discipline; demonstrated ability to articulate a clear vision of health-related education in a global economy; demonstrated understanding of the diverse disciplines, programs, and student body within the college; demonstrated commitment to the scholarship of teaching; and demonstrated commitment to the mission of the College and understanding the role of the college in the mission of the University.  Furthermore, the successful candidate will have documented experience in legislative and policy development that supports the mission of the college, and experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external constituencies/stakeholders.  A demonstrated ability to engage in multi-disciplinary programs and projects, and a commitment to supporting the research and scholarship mission of the institution is desirable.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants must submit a detailed letter of application articulating qualifications, experience, accomplishments, and evidence of the ability to fulfill responsibilities of the position as described above, current curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.  Individuals wishing to nominate candidates should electronically submit a letter including the name, position, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone number of the nominee.  Consideration of nominations and applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start date for the position is August 10, 2012. Electronic applications and nominations are preferred and should be sent as e-mail attachments to:
Dr. Douglas M. Mitchell, Chair
WCHHS Dean Search Committee, at dmmitchell@radford.edu.
Print materials can be addressed to:
Dr. Mitchell
Box 6985
Radford University
Radford, VA 24142-6985

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. All new hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify beginning June 1, 2011. E-Verify is administered by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS-Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility.