Student Success Assessment and Evaluation Manager

University of Washington•Tacoma, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Academic Success Programs at UW Tacoma is hiring a Student Success Assessment and Evaluation Manager to advance the Pathways to Purpose initiative, a three-year, philanthropically funded effort focused on equitable student success, career readiness, purpose development, social mobility, and post-graduation outcomes. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, the manager leads assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement, helping the university understand student experiences, measure initiative effectiveness, identify opportunities to strengthen student success, and meet funder reporting commitments. The role uses quantitative and qualitative evidence, including student voice, and partners with faculty, staff, and campus leaders to translate findings into action and support institutional learning. The manager also stewards UW Tacoma's Student Success Outcomes Framework (SSOF), a shared framework for understanding and improving student success and post-graduation outcomes. Funding for the position is available through June 2029; continuation beyond that date depends on additional funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, psychology, public administration, statistics, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on coursework or experience in research methodologies and statistical analysis; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
At least three years of professional experience in assessment, evaluation, program improvement, applied research, student success initiatives, or a related field; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate information to support program evaluation, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Application must include a cover letter specific to this role, outlining interest, relevant experience or qualifications, and how the applicant would add value.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Education, Program Evaluation, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Science Education, Public Policy, or a related field.
Experience leading assessment, evaluation, institutional effectiveness, educational research, or continuous improvement efforts in higher education, a professional association, philanthropy, or a related setting.
Experience evaluating complex initiatives or grant-funded programs and using evidence to assess impact and inform improvement.
Experience gathering, analyzing, and integrating quantitative data, qualitative data, and student voice through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or other mixed-methods approaches.
Demonstrated ability to communicate findings and facilitate evidence-informed conversations that support decision-making, organizational learning, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Partner with initiative leadership and campus stakeholders to implement assessment and evaluation plans for Pathways to Purpose and related student success priorities.
Collaborate on evaluation frameworks, logic models, theories of change, and measures of success that support equitable student success and post-graduation outcomes.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of student experiences, barriers, engagement, career development, sense of purpose, and post-graduation outcomes using surveys, student success technologies, institutional data systems, and other sources.
Support the ongoing development, implementation, and refinement of the Student Success Outcomes Framework (SSOF).
Advance the use of leading indicators and engagement data to monitor student engagement, academic momentum, social-emotional development, career readiness, and other factors related to completion and post-graduation success.
Develop reports, briefs, presentations, and data visualizations that translate findings into actionable recommendations for campus stakeholders.
Support reporting and accountability requirements for gift-funded initiatives and other strategic student success investments, including reports and impact documentation for external funders.
Synthesize evidence from multiple sources to identify trends, emerging needs, and opportunities for institutional action.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and campus partners on assessment planning, survey design, and program evaluation.
Facilitate data parties, workshops, and other collaborative learning opportunities that build campus capacity for evidence-informed improvement.
Support pilot projects and innovation efforts by developing approaches to assess effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability.
Contribute to presentations, publications, and dissemination of UW Tacoma's student success work when appropriate.