Marshall University
Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment
🇺🇸 Huntington, WV
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $50K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ September 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Marshall University is hiring a Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment. The role involves maintaining and enhancing assessment processes for academic programs in the College of Business, overseeing data collection and analysis, coordinating accreditation activities, and supporting strategic planning efforts. The specialist collaborates with various stakeholders to foster a culture of evidence and manages communication, marketing, and event coordination related to accreditation and assessment.
Highlights
- Maintain and implement assessment processes for academic programs in the College of Business.
- Oversee data collection and analysis for instructional, non-instructional, and student services assessment.
- Collaborate with faculty, administration, and staff to improve program effectiveness and develop student learning outcomes.
- Coordinate national business tests, surveys, and on-site accreditation visits with AACSB and other accrediting bodies.
- Provide technical support for meetings via Zoom and Microsoft Teams; manage email marketing with Constant Contact.
- Organize webinars and assist with marketing efforts, recruiting, and website updates for the College of Business.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong organizational, analytical, written, and presentation abilities.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or any of the Sciences and at least one year of related work experience.
- Salary range is $44,918 to $50,000, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
- Reports to the Dean, Lewis College of Business, within Marshall University.
Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment Full Description
Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment
Position Details
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
- Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
- Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
- Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
- Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title | Program Specialist - Accreditation and Assessment
Banner Position Number | 002351
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Dean - Lewis College of Business - MU2300
Job Description | The Program Specialist–Accreditation and Assessment will be responsible for:
Maintain, enhance and implement processes and infrastructure for effective and efficient assessment of academic programs in the College of Business. The candidate will be provided training in business school accreditation systems (AACSB). In fact, training in all aspects of the job will be provided. Oversee the collection and analysis of data on assessment of instructional and non-instructional activities of the College, and campus-wide student services as well as survey data from alumni, Board of Advisors and other stakeholders. Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, academic program Managers, faculty members and staff to foster a “culture of evidence” including appropriate measures and indicators for planning, assessment and effectiveness to improve programs. Work with faculty and staff to develop and monitor student learning outcomes, create rubrics and set benchmarks. Coordinate the administration of national business tests and surveys of student learning, analyze data and write reports. Assist faculty to carry out item analysis to determine the effectiveness of assessment tools. Serve as a contact with AACSB for both Business an Accounting, as well as accrediting bodies for Health Informatics. Work with Chairs and program Managers to ensure collection and cataloging syllabi for each semester. Coordinate On-Site visits by Accreditation Evaluation teams; Use the data for accreditation reporting as needed. Support College of Business strategic planning efforts for program and student learning outcomes assessment. Attend conferences, workshops and seminars associated with assessment and accreditation. Collaborate with leaders to create logos and marketing efforts for College of Business groups. Monitors meetings and tech support via zoom and Microsoft teams. Maintains and monitors email marketing via constant contact. Organizes, plans, and executes webinars for College of Business. Assists in other College organization/centers activities. Assist in recruiting efforts for the College of Business. Updates website with correct flyers. Updates faculty/staff directory pages on college website. Other reasonable tasks assigned by the individual’s supervisor.
Salary Range | $44,918-$50,000; Salary commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Banner Position Number | 002351
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Dean - Lewis College of Business - MU2300
Job Description | The Program Specialist–Accreditation and Assessment will be responsible for:
Maintain, enhance and implement processes and infrastructure for effective and efficient assessment of academic programs in the College of Business. The candidate will be provided training in business school accreditation systems (AACSB). In fact, training in all aspects of the job will be provided. Oversee the collection and analysis of data on assessment of instructional and non-instructional activities of the College, and campus-wide student services as well as survey data from alumni, Board of Advisors and other stakeholders. Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, academic program Managers, faculty members and staff to foster a “culture of evidence” including appropriate measures and indicators for planning, assessment and effectiveness to improve programs. Work with faculty and staff to develop and monitor student learning outcomes, create rubrics and set benchmarks. Coordinate the administration of national business tests and surveys of student learning, analyze data and write reports. Assist faculty to carry out item analysis to determine the effectiveness of assessment tools. Serve as a contact with AACSB for both Business an Accounting, as well as accrediting bodies for Health Informatics. Work with Chairs and program Managers to ensure collection and cataloging syllabi for each semester. Coordinate On-Site visits by Accreditation Evaluation teams; Use the data for accreditation reporting as needed. Support College of Business strategic planning efforts for program and student learning outcomes assessment. Attend conferences, workshops and seminars associated with assessment and accreditation. Collaborate with leaders to create logos and marketing efforts for College of Business groups. Monitors meetings and tech support via zoom and Microsoft teams. Maintains and monitors email marketing via constant contact. Organizes, plans, and executes webinars for College of Business. Assists in other College organization/centers activities. Assist in recruiting efforts for the College of Business. Updates website with correct flyers. Updates faculty/staff directory pages on college website. Other reasonable tasks assigned by the individual’s supervisor.
Salary Range | $44,918-$50,000; Salary commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education | Bachelor’s degree in Business or any of the Sciences
Experience | 1 year plus of related work experience. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Show excellent written and presentation skills. Show proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.
Experience | 1 year plus of related work experience. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Show excellent written and presentation skills. Show proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Education |
Experience |
Experience |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | MU1170E
Open Date | 08/22/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Open Date | 08/22/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business or any of the Sciences?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
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