Assistant Director of Assessment

College of Lake County Foundation

25d • $79,190 - $85,775

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Assessment plans, initiates and sustains the assessment of student learning process and leads the faculty and staff of academic programs and co-curricular units in efforts to improve student learning and program effectiveness. In coordination with the Faculty Assessment Coordinator and with the support from the Intuitional Effectiveness, Planning and Research staff, the Assistant Director develops, administers and oversees processes for the assessment of student learning outcomes and manages the data collection and dissemination. The Assistant Director supports departments in establishing measurable outcomes and utilizing course and program assessment data for reporting and to improve teaching and learning. The AD supports a culture of assessment across the College and engages faculty and staff in initiating and maintaining best practices in assessment of student learning. The Assistant Director of Assessment report to the Assistant Vice President of Education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, social sciences, statistics, or related field.
• A minimum five (5) years of experience in higher education.
• A minimum three (3) years of related experience in student learning outcomes assessment, program evaluation, or quality improvement initiatives.
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent supervisory experience.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills with demonstrated ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to think critically and work independently.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Involvement with co-curricular assessment.
• Experience working with higher education faculty and staff on curriculum and/or accreditation projects.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Document ongoing College assessment efforts, and promote a college-wide culture of assessment through consultation, instruction, and professional development with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to design, implement, and systematically assess student learning and effectiveness of all academic and co-curricular programs.
• Facilitate integration of assessment practices for the continuous quality improvement of curricula, and support faculty efforts to develop and implement improvement strategies targeting student learning.
• Coordinate annual data collection, dissemination, and reporting of department, division and college student learning outcomes assessments.
• Work with faculty and staff to ensure departments regularly use assessment of student learning data analysis and findings as provided by the IEPR Senior Research Analyst; Make data informed recommendations to provide assurance of continuous improvement of curriculum, teaching, and student learning.
• Coordinate with the Teaching Learning and Educational Technology Center (TLETC) to develop materials and resources, and educate faculty and staff on effective outcomes assessment design aligned with learning-centered strategies.
• Act as Administrative Co-Chair for the Academic Department Review Committee supporting efforts for annual Academic Department Review including assisting in the development of assessment plans and action steps, transforming data into actionable reports and providing guidance, recommendations, and feedback to faculty and staff.
• With the Faculty Assessment Coordinator, provide leadership and coordination of assessment activity and support the evaluation and ongoing improvement of course, program and College-wide learning outcomes.
• Act as Administrative Co-Chair guiding and leading the work of the Assessment of Student Learning Committee (ASLC) and its subcommittees.
• Work with College Curriculum Committee to ensure course and program proposals include needed assessment updates.
• Help maintain a database of program action and assessment plans and facilitate the dissemination and review of assessment findings.
• Work with TLETC to coordinate annual work to demonstrate Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) for online courses.
• Work with academic departments and IEPR to maintain specialized program accreditation ensuring course and program assessments are aligned with accreditation standards as appropriate.
• Coordinate experiential learning and credit for prior learning assessment.
• Collaborate with P-20 Educational Partnerships and academic departments to coordinate assessments and an assessment process for dual credit courses.
• Participate in strategic and/or functional cross-departmental teams, committees, and councils at the request of the AVP or Vice President.
• Participate in professional associations/organizations and educational activities that enhance professional competencies, knowledge, business, and interpersonal skills.
• Remain knowledgeable about current trends and best practices in assessment and program review.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned that support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of the College of Lake County and the goals of the Educational Affairs unit.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
• tuition support for employees and qualified family members
• three retirement plans
• disability, group and supplemental life insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
• a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
• generous vacation, sick and personal time off
• 14 paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager