Assistant Director of Graduate Program Assessment and Reporting - Framingham State University

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

51d•$68,000 - $73,000

About The Position

Assistant Director of Graduate Program Assessment and Reporting works within the Office of Institutional Assessment, with Department of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) faculty, graduate program coordinators, and DGCE leadership to provide technical support for graduate program assessment processes that provide data to inform decision-making and generate improvements; and to manage academic program reviews and accreditation processes in the graduate school.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least two years of professional experience in a similar role or setting
Proficiency in Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, or other survey and data collection platforms
Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively in a friendly, approachable manner
Excellent computer skills, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Knowledge of academic program assessment and/or educational effectiveness
Relevant work experience in public higher education and/or an Office of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness to provide project management and technical support for graduate program assessment and institutional accreditation. This includes: Coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the timely collection of academic assessment plans and annual reports from graduate academic programs via Microsoft Forms.
Providing guidance and training to relevant faculty and staff regarding compliance procedures and reporting processes.
Providing coordination support for periodic graduate academic program review.
Gathering, checking, and organizing data and documentation from across the institution for NECHE accreditation reporting.
Support the delivery and use of data and dashboards to graduate programs for program assessment and other academic and administrative department activities.
Assist the DGCE leadership in compiling, reviewing, and organizing data required for producing and submitting state-mandated and other legally and Department of Higher Education required academic reports, including staying informed of changes in reporting obligations and updating internal processes and records as needed.
Provide project management for graduate program coordinators' faculty reviews per the Massachusetts State College Association collective bargaining agreement.
Periodically collaborate with the Director of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation on the development of surveys for graduate programs.
Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
Complete other duties as assigned.