Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment coordinates assessment data collection and analysis and supports departments in assessing their Strategic Plans. The position assists with assessment processes for compliance reports, provides training in assessment strategies and analysis, and maintains assessment reporting and storage in the University assessment management system. The role coordinates assessment of program learning outcomes; program and major reviews on a five-year cycle; course syllabus reviews on a three-year cycle; licensure and accreditation, as applicable; general education competencies, as applicable; and co-curricular objectives. The Assistant Director 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 position requires staying current with emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and industry performance benchmarks, and collaborating effectively as a team member in support of LU’s mission.

Requirements

Four-year college degree with a concentration in a quantitative discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
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, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Regularly lift 10 pounds or fewer.
Valid Virginia driver’s license, 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; discipline-related licensure and accreditation as applicable; general education competencies as applicable; 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.