Ir Assessment And Accred Associate II

National Defense University•Fort McNair, DC

About The Position

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education and other graduate-level programs. Its institutional research, assessment, and accreditation functions support evidence-based decisions and a culture of continuous assessment, evaluation, planning, and institutional improvement. The Associate II works under the supervision and mentorship of the director, supporting collection and analysis of student, faculty, and program performance data. This includes creating and administering surveys, handling data entry and manipulation, working with spreadsheets and other software, and providing customer service to faculty and students. The position supports institutional research and effectiveness by organizing, validating, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and reporting institutional data; supporting data management and visualization; and providing technical and analytical guidance. It also supports assessment planning and implementation, including assessment instrument design and data collection, analysis and interpretation of assessment results, and consultation with stakeholders. For accreditation, the role assists with data used to demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards and requirements. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service appointment for a period not to exceed two years, with the possibility of extension. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, although travel is seldom required and is expected to be less than 20% of the time. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security determination.

Requirements

Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in institutional research, assessment, higher education, research methodology, data analysis, or a related discipline.
At least five years of experience in institutional research, assessment, and accreditation in a higher education environment; Associate II criteria specify at least five years of progressively responsible experience in these or closely related higher education functions.
Advanced statistical knowledge and skills.
Ability to fulfill institutional reporting requirements using appropriate data and comply with timelines and reporting specifications.
Experience designing and administering surveys in an academic environment.
Record of independent analytic research and writing.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, and senior administration at all levels.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally; travel is seldom required and less than 20% of the time.
Must successfully obtain and maintain a Secret security determination.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must use direct deposit as required for federal employees.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in training others in relevant software.
Demonstrated creative approaches to data visualization or presentation.
Knowledge of JPME and MSCHE educational standards, programs, curricula, and outcomes.
Proficiency in PowerQuery, PowerBI, Qualtrics, SalesForce, and Blackboard or Canvas.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, clean, and access data to support institutional decision-making.
Manage institutional data, ensuring completeness and validating data quality.
Analyze, present, and report data, primarily using Microsoft tools.
Interpret data trends and statistical results, and summarize complex findings for appropriate audiences and purposes.
Use NDU technology systems for information management, data analysis, and data visualization.
Maintain currency in and implement best practices in institutional research.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to institutional research staff, faculty, and leadership.
Plan and implement assessments, including designing instruments and collecting data.
Analyze direct and indirect assessment data.
Use NDU technology systems for learning and assessment management.
Interpret assessment results and consult with stakeholders on appropriate responses.
Provide assessment guidance to institutional research staff, faculty, and leadership.
Assist with data used to demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
Create, distribute, and aggregate student and faculty survey data; assist with data entry and manipulation.
Create, edit, and enter data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and other software programs.
Provide customer service to faculty and students.