HLC Accreditation Readiness Assessor

Administration - Academic Affairs

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Regular

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The HLC Accreditation Readiness Assessor provides targeted strategic guidance, independent assessment, and technical assistance to support the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's preparedness for its upcoming Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation review. Under the oversight of the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Assessor evaluates institutional readiness, identifies areas needing attention, and provides recommendations to strengthen accreditation preparedness.
The position also supports modernizing selected academic policies to promote student access, progression, persistence, retention, and degree completion while maintaining academic quality. The HLC Accreditation Readiness Assessor augments, rather than replaces, the University's existing accreditation leadership structure and works collaboratively with Dr. David Fernandez, HLC Accreditation Liaison, and established HLC Criterion working groups. The engagement is expected to provide focused support and deliverables within 90 days, aligned with institutional accreditation deadlines.

• Education: Master's degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, academic affairs, public administration, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, institutional effectiveness, academic affairs, accreditation, or a related area.
• Accreditation Experience: Demonstrated experience with regional institutional accreditation processes, preferably with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), including accreditation criteria, institutional self-study, evidence review, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Academic Policy Experience: Experience reviewing, evaluating, developing, or revising academic policies, procedures, or institutional practices.
• Analytical and Assessment Skills: Demonstrated ability to evaluate institutional operations, identify areas requiring improvement, analyze evidence, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to prepare professional reports and recommendations, communicate effectively with senior administrators and faculty, and collaborate with institutional committees and working groups.

• Doctoral degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Direct experience serving as an HLC accreditation liaison, peer reviewer, accreditation consultant, or member of an institutional accreditation leadership team.
• Experience at a public university or historically Black college or university (HBCU).
• Demonstrated experience with academic policy modernization initiatives focused on student progression, persistence, retention, and degree completion.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Commensurate with education and experience.

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Janet Broiles
Chief of Staff
Office of the Chancellor
broilesj@uapb.edu
(870) 575 - 8000

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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