Academic Quality & Assessment Specialist (Remote)

Post University•Waterbury, CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Specialist for Academic Quality & Assessment supports institution-wide efforts to improve academic quality through effective assessment practices, data management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Academic Quality & Assessment, the Specialist assists with operational execution of assessment activities, survey administration, and data processing. The role collaborates with Deans, program chairs, associate faculty, and academic leadership to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with assessment expectations, and alignment with institutional goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, research, analytics, administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in higher education assessment, institutional research, or educational effectiveness. [https://postuniversity-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jessica_depalmer_post_edu/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B6891E5A2-8405-4FE4-9D55-51C889D67A8E%7D&file=Assistant%20Director%20Academic%20Quality%20and%20Assessment%20JD%202025%20NOV%20SW.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true]
Knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment and program evaluation practices.
Skill in survey administration, data collection, and fundamental statistical analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with LMS and assessment platforms preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist program chairs with student learning outcomes questions and assessment practices.
Support implementation of assessment activities and contribute to program review processes.
Maintain and update the Learning Outcomes Dashboard, including accurate data uploads.
Provide technical support for assessment tools, surveys, and data entry.
Assist in developing methods for evaluating student success outcomes.
Support application of revised learning outcomes and assessment strategies.
Assist in developing and maintaining AAC&U‑aligned rubrics.
Coordinate data collection and conduct preliminary analysis for curriculum improvements.
Support First Year Experience (FYE) assessment through data gathering and reporting.
Provide logistical and data support for Program Summit activities and program visualization processes.
Assist program chairs with curriculum alignment, outcomes mapping, and rubric development.
Support cross program‑ communication and sharing of best practices.
Support End‑of‑Course (EoC) survey processes, including population files, uploads, and dashboard updates.
Assist with Alumni Survey administration and reporting.
Prepare data files and coordinate with vendors for external surveys (RNL, NSSE, etc.).
Maintain and update the Graduation Application Employment Questions dashboard.
Conduct preliminary data analysis to identify trends that inform decision‑making.
Prepare basic reports related to retention, graduation, and assessment findings.
Validate and upload data from institutional sources.
Assist in collecting and preparing data for accreditation, external ranking surveys, and compliance reporting.
Collaborate with the ASC Assessment Coordinator and other assessment personnel.
Participate in training and professional development related to assessment and data practices.
Represent the department on committees or working groups as assigned.