Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a not-for-profit, accredited institution with more than 4,300 students at campuses across the country (Chicago, Southern California, and Washington, D.C.) and online. TCSPP has been an innovator in the field of psychology and related behavioral science since 1979. TCSPP offers more than 20 degree programs and a wealth of opportunities for international experiences.

We are currently searching for an Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator to join our Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program at the Los Angeles Campus. This position reports directly to the Clinical Psychology PsyD Department Chair.

* Collaboration with the Department Faculty to support completion of self-study for submission to the Commission on Accreditation in Fall 2016 * Assist in the management of the self-study timeline and workflow * Assist faculty with writing sections of the self-study document as needed * Preparation for APA site visit (e.g., manage document access, arrange workspace for the site visit team, coordinate schedules during the site visit, etc.) * Participation in the Clinical Psychology Program meetings and “A Team” Meetings * Participation in department-level strategic planning related to acreditation processes * Organization, review, analysis, and maintenance of documents needed for self-study, including but not limited to: student performance data, syllabi, book lists, abbreviated CV’s for faculty, curriculum documents * Collection, management, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of proximal outcome data such as comprehensive examinations for self-study * Collection, management, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of distal outcome data such as alumni survey for self-study * Ensuring consistency of content across multiple institutional and departmental documents * Ensuring consistency between all sections of the self-study (i.e., tables, appendicies, etc.) * Reviewing, editing and proofreading self-study document * Providing support to Director of Clinical Training on tasks related to assessment of students’ performance at training sites * Providing support to Director of Clinical Training on tasks related to assessment of the quality of training students receive at Clinical Training Sites * Participation in site visits of practicum sites to help ensure proper oversight of the training of our students * Embodying the mission, vision and values of The Chicago School. * Adherence to all confidentiality requirements. * Other duties as assigned by Department Chair related to seeking accreditation by the American Psychological Association

* Two or more years experience with APA self-study process * Knowledge of CoA requirements and related guidelines * Two or more years in a leadership role in an academic setting in psychology * Five or more years as a member of psychology faculty (associate rank preferred) * Experience managing program assessment data for accreditation * Doctoral degree in psychology or relevant area of study * Strong organizational skills * Demonstrated ability to manage and edit large documents with multiple authors * Exceptional writing skills * Ability to remain calm under pressure * Ability to manage multiple aspects of the project with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations * Ability to developconstructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time * Ability to think critically to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems * Ability to communicate ideas and information effectively * Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, needs, and demands * Maintain a professional appearance and conduct oneself in respectful and ethical manner * Computer Proficiency * MS Office Suite