Assessment Coordinator

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Chief of Staff DEPARTMENT: President’s Office

Basic Functions

The Assessment Coordinator will contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of assessment for the purpose of institutional improvements in support of student learning, institutional effectiveness, and accordance with accreditation requirements. The Assessment Coordinator will bear primary responsibility for the collection, analysis, and presentation of institutional data required for both external reporting and institutional decision-making. The Coordinator will work closely with campus administrators and committees to provide accurate descriptive and prescriptive data that measures our success in meeting our stated strategic and programmatic goals and informs our future strategies for program development. The Assessment Coordinator will provide ongoing support for assessment activities, assist with the analysis of assessment methods and results, and report such results to both internal and external stakeholders.

• This position is a full-time position that is typically performed on-site with the option of remote work.

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NATURE AND SCOPE

This position oversees the composition and coordination of assessment of student learning and development, assisting in the evaluation of academic programs, integration of assessment activities and results with reporting requirements, disseminating information among relevant constituents and stakeholders, and sponsoring instructional support activities. Serving as professional development support and guide to faculty, staff, and administrators, this position supports continuous academic program assessment (curricular and co-curricular activities) and improvement of student learning through consultation, mentoring and hands-on training.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide project consultation, information, data, professional development, and technical assistance for faculty, staff, and administrators on assessment of student learning.
• Support the design, development, and management of assessment efforts that improve the quality and effectiveness of all areas of the institution.
• Serves as an administrative staff resource for faculty-based assessment efforts in curriculum development and student learning outcomes.
• Provide professional development to faculty, staff, and administration on assessment, teaching and learning, and student improvement.
• Provide evidence and narrative support that the institution is meeting the requirements to maintain accreditation for the institution and any relevant programs through needed documentation of processes and practices.
• Support degree programs and co-curricular and administrative units within designated colleges and assists staff and faculty in using the results of assessment to improve student learning and program effectiveness.
• Works with college stakeholders in identifying outcomes and developing assessment instruments, summarizing assessment findings, and assisting in the development of assessment related reports.
• Work with faculty and staff to create a culture of continuous improvement of student learning outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
• Active participation on the Assessment Committee.

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Descriptive and prescriptive statistics and statistical modeling
• SPSS, SAS, Excel and other statistical software
• Federal and state higher education reporting requirements and procedures
• Accreditation standards
• Strategic planning and reporting practices
• Higher education assessment practices and methods
• Rubric development and implementation

Minimum Training And Experience

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Higher Education work experience preferred
• 3 years post-college professional work experience required