Assessment Coordinator

Maryland Connect

6d•$64,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to assist in the University’s effort to collect data used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives/programs/units. Additionally, the Assessment Coordinator will assess progress towards accomplishing strategic plan goals, improving assessment efforts in General Education and academic majors, training faculty and staff on assessment and evaluation methods, assessing the effectiveness of student retention and engagement initiatives, communicating assessment results, providing support and recommendations for using assessment results for institutional improvement. Additionally, the position will assist with the assessment and evaluation needs of the campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience or Master's degree and 1-3 years of experience
Detail Oriented
Customer Service focused
Think Analytically
Understand how to analyze data
Successfully manage multiple projects at one time
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational and planning skills
Ability to prioritize and problem solve and follow through on projects.
Flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is required.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide support for projects in the areas of: program assessment, accountability, institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
Must have expertise in basic statistics, database/spreadsheet management, and data analysis (Using SPSS or Excel).

Nice To Haves

Degree in behavioral or social science, data sciences, higher education administration, or assessment preferred.
Experience with SPSS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the University’s effort to collect data used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives/programs/units.
Assess progress towards accomplishing strategic plan goals.
Improve assessment efforts in General Education and academic majors.
Train faculty and staff on assessment and evaluation methods.
Assess the effectiveness of student retention and engagement initiatives.
Communicate assessment results.
Provide support and recommendations for using assessment results for institutional improvement.
Assist with the assessment and evaluation needs of the campus.