Assessment Office Principal Professional (Part-Time)

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

7d•$36,549 - $40,397•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment Office Principal Professional supports federal, state, and voluntary external reporting and institutional research efforts for the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD), including strategic planning. The role works with SEHD leaders, faculty, staff, students, CU Denver colleagues, and external partners to support program assessment, evaluation, accreditation, authorization, reporting, and data-informed continuous improvement. The position supports preparation for state and accreditation self-studies and site visits; manages recurring and ad hoc external reporting; and maintains a portfolio of accreditation requirements, deadlines, and documentation for SEHD programs. It also supports measurement and tracking of data for strategic initiatives, develops and manages internal and external reporting, responds to ad hoc data requests, and partners with SEHD IT and CU Denver OIRE on data collection, warehousing, and reporting. Statistical software and reporting formats such as dashboards, queries, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel may be used as appropriate. This is a part-time position at 45% FTE. It follows a hybrid structure, with at least one day per week on campus or as needed; remote work is eligible. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation or visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Three years of relevant experience, including use of large datasets for reporting.
Knowledge of and some experience with federal, state, and/or voluntary reporting in higher education.
Knowledge of and some experience in data cleaning, analysis, and reporting, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all institutional levels.
Commitment to outstanding customer service.
Understanding of access and engagement, with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
Ability to perform duties independently without guidance and direction from other professionals.
Ability to articulate the University's mission and the importance of its strategic plan.
Ability to manage ambiguous situations or information and translate them into results.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
Ability to plan effectively and establish program goals and objectives.
For remote work, ability to maintain a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, participate in extended virtual meetings, independently manage time, and transport necessary equipment between remote and office locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's or terminal degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with program evaluation, accreditation processes, and licensure programs.
Experience designing databases and conducting quantitative analyses using large datasets.

Responsibilities

Support preparation for state and accreditation self-studies and site visits in collaboration with SEHD leaders.
Manage annual and ad hoc federal, state, accreditation, and media-related reporting, including Title II, SURDS, DADC, TEACH Colorado, CACREP, COAMFTE, NASP, APA, APBA, and US News reporting.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of accreditation requirements, deadlines, and documentation for SEHD programs.
Monitor changes in accreditation standards and regulatory requirements and advise leadership and others on necessary adjustments.
Support the design and tracking of data related to strategic SEHD efforts, including D2/D3 efforts.
Develop, implement, and/or manage reporting to meet external and internal data needs, using statistical software and suitable reporting formats.
Manage responses to ad hoc data requests from SEHD leadership, faculty, and staff.
Partner with internal and external colleagues, including SEHD IT and CU Denver OIRE teams, in collecting, warehousing, and reporting SEHD data.