Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $99K - $101K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ October 9th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Associate Director for Curriculum and Educational Effectiveness to lead the university's assessment of student learning, academic program review, and accreditation work inside the Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation. The role supervises the professional staff who run assessment operations and acts as the university's subject matter expert on educational effectiveness.

Highlights

Lead the annual academic program assessment reporting process and comprehensive program review
Direct Middle States (MSCHE) accreditation activities and keep the university in compliance with SUNY and accreditation requirements
Supervise the professional staff responsible for assessment operations and set departmental priorities
Oversee assessment technologies, reporting infrastructure, and the business processes behind institutional reporting
Advise university leadership and academic units on policy, accreditation standards, and national best practices
Develop policies, procedures, and professional development that help faculty use evidence to improve teaching, learning, and programs
Partner with faculty, assessment coordinators, and governance committees on continuous improvement
Hold a master's degree or professional certification plus 1 year of higher education experience in assessment, accreditation, educational effectiveness, or institutional research
Salary range of $98,500 to $101,000 for a full-time role on UB's Downtown Campus