1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. 
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives. 
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. 
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

• Support institutional and programmatic accreditation efforts, including documentation, record keeping, and reporting; ensure compliance with accrediting bodies 
• Organize and maintain faculty qualifications files and implement the faculty qualifications process under the direction of the Associate Provost 
• Assist in preparing reports, self-studies, and site visit materials, incorporating data analysis and evidence-based findings 
• Manage the course evaluation system by scheduling administrations and e-mail campaigns, releasing survey results, and summarizing data to identify trends and actionable insights 
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and interpretation for academic assessment and learning outcomes; prepare summaries and visualizations to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage office workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness 
• Prepare, analyze, and manage spreadsheets that support data-informed decision making; generate regular and ad hoc reports for leadership 
• Maintain organized and compliant recordkeeping systems (digital and physical) 
• Monitor budgets and fund balances; maintain and track expenditures 
• Update and maintain Academic Affairs webpages in collaboration with the Office of Marketing Communications 
• Coordinate meetings, schedule catering, prepare agendas, and record minutes

• Maintain curriculum management system; ensure accurate curriculum records in relevant systems (e.g., CourseDog) and generate reports to support curriculum review and planning processes 
• Analyze curriculum data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for program improvement 
• Liaise with academic departments and other university offices to track and communicate curriculum changes, updates, and approvals

• Coordinate faculty lifecycle processes by preparing appointment letters and supporting onboarding, professional development, and evaluation processes 
• Maintain faculty records and ensure compliance with institutional policies
• Assist with faculty workload tracking and reporting; analyze workload data to support equitable distribution and strategic planning

Education:

• Associate's degree with 3-5years of prior administrative experience
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred 

• Experience in higher education strongly preferred. 
• Experience with data analysis and visualizations highly desirable.

About Aurora University

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work. We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a se...nsitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

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