Data Management Specialist

North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Data Management Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the College of Education by assessing the effectiveness of its programs and services. This position involves assisting faculty and staff with assessment processes, data collection, and reporting to ensure program quality and viability. The specialist will also be responsible for data curation, visualization, and presenting findings to highlight student impact and best practices. Additionally, the role serves as a liaison with central administration on assessment and accreditation efforts, making it integral to the College's data management and reporting functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software is required.
• Proficiency with assessment and student software, including Compliance Assist and Banner.
• Proficiency with data visualization software, including Tableau.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods is required.
• Demonstrated success in the use of assessment data to assist with decision-making.
• Ability to conduct peer-reviewed research is required.

Nice To Haves

• A master or doctorate in a discipline related to mathematics, computer science, or educational assessment from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Significant experience in the area of assessment and/or evaluation.
• Experience with outcome-based assessment strategies and methods.
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment results.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting workshops and developing reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Significant experience in managing and leading large-scale academic assessment activities at the program-level.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and staff in implementing, analyzing, and documenting assessment processes and procedures.
• Support program reviews, annual reporting, data collection, and curation.
• Generate and disseminate reports related to course and curriculum assessments and accreditation.
• Collect, curate, and share data and data-based reports and research briefs.
• Make presentations using data visualization techniques to highlight evidence of student impact and support improvement efforts.
• Represent the College in university assessment efforts and liaise with central administration on accreditation matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees