Loyola University Chicago
Assistant Director, Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives
🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $70K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Assistant Director, Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives. The role involves supporting the Assistant Dean in developing, implementing, and assessing Law School strategies and policies, managing data analytics projects for assessment and accreditation, maintaining records and software, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with office administration while collaborating across the Law School and University.
Highlights
- Support development, implementation, and assessment of Law School strategies and systems.
- Manage and coordinate data analytics and data-related projects for assessment and accreditation.
- Maintain records, databases, and software related to data gathering and reporting.
- Prepare reports and presentations for faculty, administration, and staff.
- Assist with daily office operations and administration.
- Collaborate across the Law School and University.
- Master’s degree required with 3-5 years higher education experience or equivalent.
- Strong skills in data analytics, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and communication.
- Preferred qualifications include J.D. degree, experience with higher education data assessment, accreditation, project management, and knowledge of industry standards.
- Salary range between $60,000 and $70,000 annually.
Assistant Director, Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives Full Description
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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Job Title | Assistant Director
Position Number | 8101565
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name | LAW SCHOOL
Location Code | SCHOOL OF LAW INST HEALTH LAW (02700D)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities | Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Assistant Dean in developing, implementing, and assessing Law School strategies, systems, policies, and best practices. This includes supporting associate and assistant deans, directors, and committees, as directed. Managing and coordinating data analytics and data related projects for assessment and accreditation purposes, as directed. Maintaining records and databases and ensuring the office maintains necessary software and technology updates relating to data gathering and reporting. Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations for Law School faculty, administration, and staff. Assisting with daily operations and overall office administration. Works collaboratively across the Law School and University and is accountable. Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree. Three (3) – five (5) years of experience working in a higher education setting or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role. Strong data analytics and data processing skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications | Preferred qualifications: J.D. degree. Previous experience working in higher education data assessment and accreditation. Previous knowledge and experience working with data collection software. Experience in project management. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Master’s degree and strong data analytics skills.
Computer Skills | Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, with advanced Excel and database skills.
Demonstrated data analytics skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No
Physical Demands | None
Working Conditions | None
Open Date | 08/11/2025
Close Date |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $70,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants | As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33618
Position Number | 8101565
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name | LAW SCHOOL
Location Code | SCHOOL OF LAW INST HEALTH LAW (02700D)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities | Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Assistant Dean in developing, implementing, and assessing Law School strategies, systems, policies, and best practices. This includes supporting associate and assistant deans, directors, and committees, as directed. Managing and coordinating data analytics and data related projects for assessment and accreditation purposes, as directed. Maintaining records and databases and ensuring the office maintains necessary software and technology updates relating to data gathering and reporting. Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations for Law School faculty, administration, and staff. Assisting with daily operations and overall office administration. Works collaboratively across the Law School and University and is accountable. Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree. Three (3) – five (5) years of experience working in a higher education setting or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role. Strong data analytics and data processing skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications | Preferred qualifications: J.D. degree. Previous experience working in higher education data assessment and accreditation. Previous knowledge and experience working with data collection software. Experience in project management. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Master’s degree and strong data analytics skills.
Computer Skills | Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, with advanced Excel and database skills.
Demonstrated data analytics skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No
Physical Demands | None
Working Conditions | None
Open Date | 08/11/2025
Close Date |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $70,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants | As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33618
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a higher education setting, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a similar role?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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