Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment coordinates the collection and analysis of assessment data and supports departments in assessing their strategic plans. The role assists with assessment processes for compliance reports and provides training in assessment strategies and analysis. It maintains assessment reporting and storage in the University assessment management system. The position coordinates assessment of program learning outcomes, five-year program and major reviews, three-year course syllabus reviews, applicable licensure and accreditation requirements, general education competencies, and co-curricular objectives. It also assists with Assessment Day activities and performs other tasks assigned by the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Research and the Director of Institutional Assessment. The Assistant Director is expected to stay current with technologies, processes, products, services, and industry performance benchmarks, and to collaborate effectively in support of LU’s mission.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree, with a concentration in a quantitative discipline.
- At least one year of experience in higher education with a relevant combination of assessment, data analysis, and institutional research experience. Demonstrated competency may be considered equivalent where appropriate.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to reason intuitively, analyze information and events, apply judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
- Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the collection and analysis of assessment data.
- Assist departments with methods for assessing their strategic plans.
- Assist with assessment processes leading to completion of compliance reports.
- Provide training in assessment strategies and/or assessment analysis.
- Maintain assessment reporting and storage in the University assessment management system.
- Coordinate assessment of program learning outcomes; program and major reviews on a five-year cycle; course syllabus reviews on a three-year cycle; applicable licensure and accreditation; applicable general education competencies; and co-curricular objectives.
- Assist with Assessment Day activities.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Research and the Director of Institutional Assessment.
- Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Collaborate effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
