Assistant Director of Data & Assessment

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of Associate Director of Marketing & Analytics, the Assistant Director of Data & Assessment plays a pivotal role in the UNC Career Center by leading data-informed decision-making, continuous improvements efforts, and measuring outcomes. This position is responsible for designing and implementing assessment strategies, managing data collection and analysis, developing clear data visualization tools, and providing actionable insights to enhance the effectiveness of the UNC Career Center’s programs, services, and initiatives. The Assistant Director will collaborate with all UNC Career Center staff, partner with distributed career teams across UNC, employers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure UNC Career Center activities align with institutional goals and respond effectively to the needs of students, employers, and alumni. The Assistant Director will oversee the UNC Career Center assessment efforts, survey construction, and reporting efforts. This role will also lead the University’s First Destination Survey (FDS) efforts which includes collaborating with campus stakeholders (e.g., Registrar, Office of Institutional Research, etc.), partnering with career colleagues across campus, ensuring the comprehensive collection of career outcomes, developing data visualizations of student & employer data, upholding data security and data governance procedures, and assisting with storytelling efforts.

Requirements

Analytical mind and problem solver with ability to think strategically
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of and experience with program assessment
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and integrity
Demonstrated ability to use discretion and professional judgement
Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, alumni, donors, and staff
Ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
Willingness to learn and use new and emerging technologies including social media and online resources
Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques
Experience with survey design and data analysis
Proficiency in data collection, data analytics, and data visualization tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Excel, Tableau, Power Bi etc.)
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to effectively create and deliver presentations and workshops to large audiences

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in data research, data analytics, data science, data research, business administration, higher education, or other related fields
Minimum three (3) years of experience in data analysis, assessment, or related roles, preferably within higher education or a career services environment
Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), and database management
Demonstrated leadership in building relationships and networks
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students across a variety of units and divisions
Experience with assessment and reporting for accreditation purposes
Computer proficiency (specifically Microsoft Office Suite and industry standard career management systems, Handshake)
Experience working in a career services or student affairs environment
Understanding of career education, career readiness, work-based learning, and/or emerging trends within experiential learning
Understanding of business development, relationship development/management, corporate relations, alumni relations, and/or fundraising
Valid NC Driver’s License or eligibility to hold a valid NC Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing assessment strategies
Managing data collection and analysis
Developing clear data visualization tools
Providing actionable insights to enhance the effectiveness of the UNC Career Center’s programs, services, and initiatives
Collaborating with all UNC Career Center staff, partner with distributed career teams across UNC, employers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
Overseeing the UNC Career Center assessment efforts, survey construction, and reporting efforts
Leading the University’s First Destination Survey (FDS) efforts
Collaborating with campus stakeholders (e.g., Registrar, Office of Institutional Research, etc.)
Partnering with career colleagues across campus
Ensuring the comprehensive collection of career outcomes
Developing data visualizations of student & employer data
Upholding data security and data governance procedures
Assisting with storytelling efforts