Assistant Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation

The Anatolia American University–U.L.E. (hereinafter “Anatolia University”) is the tertiary division of Anatolia, one of the leading non-for-profit educational organizations in Greece with a rich history that goes back to 1886. In Greece, Anatolia University is one of the four non-state universities recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education and accredited by the Hellenic Authority of Higher Education (HAHE). Additionally, the institution is validated by the British Open University and accredited in the U.S. by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university operates on a beautiful campus overlooking the city of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Anatolia University invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation. This senior leadership role is central to advancing the University’s mission through data-informed planning and reporting, continuous improvement, and compliance with international accreditation standards. The Assistant Dean plays a critical role in ensuring alignment across all validation and accreditation frameworks while fostering a strong culture of assessment and institutional effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of institutional effectiveness and assessment systems.
• Coordinate institutional data collection, analysis, and reporting to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Assist in academic and administrative assessment processes, including learning outcomes assessment and program review.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate accreditation self-studies, site visits, interim reports, and substantive change submissions for HAHE, U.K. validating processes, and NECHE.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and produce timely institutional reports.
• Support faculty and administrative units in meeting accreditation and quality assurance requirements.
• Manage institutional reporting to external agencies and rankings bodies (Veteran’s Affairs, Peterson’s, Times, US News Report, etc.).

Leadership & Collaboration

• Advice senior leadership on matters related to accreditation, institutional effectiveness assessment, and institutional performance.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on accreditation standards, and evidence-based improvement.
• Collaborate with academic affairs, student services, enrollment management, and administrative units to strengthen institutional effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive in institutional effectiveness, assessment, accreditation, or academic administration.
• Strong understanding of outcomes assessment, strategic planning, and data-informed decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills in English & Greek.
• Proven ability in leveraging IT systems to manipulate and analyze data.

• Knowledge and skilled use of data analytics and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree. Qualified individuals may be considered for a faculty appointment within one of the University’s schools.
• Experience with Greek higher education accreditation and regulatory environments
• Familiarity with U.K. validation processes and/or European quality assurance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working with U.S. accreditation agencies.
• Experience in an international or transnational higher education context.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex reporting processes.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest outlining qualifications for the position.

• Complete Curriculum Vitae.

NOTE: Degrees from foreign universities outside Greece must be recognized by DOATAP. Copies of all relevant transcripts must be initially submitted with the application for consideration. Official transcripts are required at the time of employment.

All material must be submitted in pdf format and in a compressed folder indicating in the file name, the last and first name of the applicant as well as the indication ‘Accreditation Dean.’

While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application package, in English, by March 25, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Application Review & Selection Process

All applicants will receive notification regarding the outcome of their application, even if they are not selected to proceed to the next stage of the process.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Office to schedule the 1st interview appointment. Candidates who progress further in the selection process should expect to participate in more than one interview and assessment appointment, as part of a structured and staged evaluation process.

Disclaimer: The Anatolia American University-ULE has no political, governmental or religious affiliations. The University values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, or disability in the recruitment and admissions of its students, in the administration of its educational policies and programs, or its recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff.