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University of Alabama

Academic Program Development Specialist - 528135

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $62K - $81K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Academic Program Development Specialist. This role involves assisting academic departments with student learning assessment processes, managing the approval of new and revised academic programs, and supporting faculty and staff training on assessment software while ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and institutional policies.

Highlights
  • Develop and streamline processes for assessing student learning outcomes.
  • Guide proposals for new or modified academic programs through local and state approval channels.
  • Develop and implement training for faculty and staff on assessment management software.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on compliance with Alabama Commission on Higher Education, The University of Alabama System, SACSCOC, and other accrediting organizations.
  • Collaborate with academic units, leadership, and governing bodies on program reviews and accreditation activities.
  • Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, statistical software (SPSS, SAS), webpage development tools (WordPress), and approval workflow applications (CIM for programs).
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree with two years of higher education accreditation or related experience, or a master's degree with some experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with institutional effectiveness initiatives, familiarity with Taskstream and OnBase, and expertise in accreditation and curricular approval processes.
  • Salary range: $62,300 to $81,000 (Salaried E10).
  • Reports to the VP Academic Affairs Office and supports strategic planning through data analysis and reporting.