Program Assessment Specialist, A&S Office of Undergraduate Education

UVA Health System • Newcomb Hall, VA

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The A&S Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) is responsible for the undergraduate experience in the UVA College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to overseeing student advising and enrollment, OUE partners with other A&S departments and units to ensure an excellent academic experience for our undergraduate students. OUE also represents and advocates for the undergraduate experience in A&S and across the university. The Undergraduate College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Program Assessment Specialist. This position will support the Assistant Director of Strategic Academic Support and Assessment to lead and coordinate assessment activities that strengthen undergraduate education across the UVA College of Arts & Sciences. The specialist will manage General Education and program-level learning outcomes assessment, collaborate with faculty and departments to design and analyze assessment processes, and synthesize findings to inform curriculum and program improvement. This role also supports accreditation reporting and develops tools, resources, and workshops to promote effective assessment practices across the College.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience required, including assessment, institutional research, using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS) and survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), student learning outcomes assessment principles/processes, or related work

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Psychology, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in learning outcomes assessment or institutional effectiveness, preferably in higher education
• Proven expertise in designing, analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating learning outcomes data using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and familiarity with regional accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC).
• Demonstrated ability to promote effective assessment practices by developing and delivering faculty workshops, creating practical resources (templates, rubrics), and integrating assessment through curriculum mapping and program review processes.
• Excellent project management, communication, and reporting skills including tailoring information for diverse audiences coupled with experience working collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty in a service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manages General Education assessment activities within the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Collaborates with faculty and institutional partners to design, collect, analyze, and report General Education assessment data.
• Oversees quality and consistency of program-level assessment across all undergraduate departments.
• Advises departments on best practices, offering high-touch support, guidance, and review for meaningful assessment.
• Develops and shares workshops, templates, and other tools to promote effective learning outcomes assessment.
• Conducts and supports assessment projects for OUE initiatives and other A&S functional or administrative units.
• Encourages consistent, evidence-based assessment practices across academic and administrative areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees