St. Petersburg College

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

                                                                       

POSITION TITLE: Director, Quality Enhancement Plan and SACS Accreditation Liaison

 

DEPARTMENT: Academic & Student Affairs                              SITE: EpiCenter

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrative & Professional                  GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION

 

Manages and oversees the implementation of St. Petersburg College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) on the various sites and campuses college-wide. Ensures compliance with SACS accreditation requirements.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directs and coordinates the QEP team in all activities related to QEP implementation, including planning, evaluating, researching, and promoting the critical thinking initiative.
  • Coordinates the QEP Faculty Chair and Champions, and collaborates with Librarians, Student Activity Coordinators, and the Web and Instructional Technology Services department in providing critical thinking training and resources, including electronic tutorials, Reusable Learning Objects, eBooks, videos, and other media.
  • Works with Academic Effectiveness & Assessment department to assess and improve student learning outcomes relating to critical thinking, including the Critical Thinking Assessment Test, Assessment Rubric for Critical Thinking, Instructional Portfolios, and ePortfolio.
  • Coordinates Quality Enhancement Committee and Critical Thinking Subcommittee of the Educational Oversight meetings and implements directives from the committees.
  • Organizes and directs the Critical Thinking Institutes and other related professional development activities.
  • Develops and maintains instructional technology systems that support QEP implementation, including the Gateway Website and the Faculty Champion Guide in ANGEL.
  • Serves as SACS Liaison to ensure compliance, involving the SACS Advisory Group as appropriate.
  • Compiles evidence to include in the “Impact Report of the Quality Enhancement Plan” for SACS.
  • Reports progress to the College community, President, and the Board of Trustees on a regular basis.
  • Performs related duties as required.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Minimum of three (3) years experience in a higher education setting required. Experience in teaching/facilitating training.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Knowledge of the college accrediting process and accrediting bodies such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Knowledge of critical thinking practices and professional development. Verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.  Ability to design and implement various types of specialized training for groups throughout the college.  Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple task/projects simultaneously. 

 

Revised: 7/10 GC