Position Number: SE1329.00000 Position Title: Director, Institutional Planning & Accreditation Job Type: Staff FT/PT: Full-Time Employee Class Description: P1-Staff exempt General Position Description: Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the colleges institutional effectiveness processes. Collaborates with college leadership on aligning institutional initiatives with the colleges mission, monitoring progress toward strategic plan goals and promoting evidence-based planning and improvement. Oversees the integration of assessment and evaluation results into planning and ensures compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and reporting requirements. Flexible Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote: Employee performs the majority of job duties remotely and may occasionally work on site, based on operational needs with advance notice, when possible. Grade: 2038 Exemption Status: Exempt Posting Number: S3543P Location(s): Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs): Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (Hours subject to change based on business needs) Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Start Date: 09/30/2025 Posting End Date: 10/15/2025 Open Until Filled: No Quicklink for Posting: https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/40621 Salary Range: $79,726-$100,454 per year Description of Job Function: 1. Directs and leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of operational and continuous improvement planning processes. Description of Job Function: 2. Supports senior leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of collegewide strategic planning processes. Oversees the collection and analysis of key performance indicators aligned with strategic goals, institutional priorities, and the Colleges mission. Description of Job Function: 3. Provides guidance on all aspects of accreditation compliance, including documentation, policy updates, and institutional reporting. Serves as the primary liaison for regional accrediting agencies, internal evaluations, and site visit preparation. Description of Job Function: 4. Leads integration of assessment results into program review, strategic planning, and institutional improvement processes. Description of Job Function: 5. Monitors changes in accreditation standards and state/federal regulations. Provides regular updates to college leadership. Description of Job Function: 6. Partners with college departments to align all planning and evaluation efforts with college-wide goals and accreditation requirements. Description of Job Function: 7. Oversees the development of internal and external reports related to planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness. Description of Job Function: 8. Directs assigned staff including conducting performance reviews and providing guidance and support. Description of Job Function: 9. Oversees and conduct analysis and interpretation of data to inform planning decisions and identify areas for continuous improvement. Description of Job Function: 10. Consults with departments to promote best practices in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. Description of Job Function: 11. Performs other related duties as assigned. Drivers License Requirement: Not Applicable Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Other Required Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience related to the essential job functions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness frameworks, particularly in higher education. 2. Knowledge of regional accreditation standards and processes. 3. Ability to research related information and regulations, prepare reports and documents, and attend to details with a high level of accuracy. 4. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally, orally, and in writing. 5. Knowledge of assessment integration for institutional planning and program review cycles. 6. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software, including database programs and advanced spreadsheet applications. 7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic environments while maintaining accuracy. 8. Ability to lead teams across on-campus and remote environments. General Working Conditions: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.