University Assessment Coordinator & Title III Project Coordinator

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockhurst University is seeking a University Assessment Coordinator & Title III Project Coordinator for its Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This full-time, exempt, 12-month staff position provides leadership in university academic assessment and federally funded Title III programs. It coordinates university-wide assessment initiatives; leads program review and the university assessment committee; oversees course surveys and annual faculty evaluation; and manages assessment, strategic plan evaluation, and related reporting. The role supports alignment with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation standards and promotes continuous improvement in student learning outcomes and institutional performance.

The position also coordinates the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of Title III grant-funded activities. It supports initiatives intended to enhance student success, retention, and institutional capacity, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and grant objectives. The position reports directly to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and indirectly to the Vice Provost for university assessment matters; for Title III grant matters, it reports directly to the Vice Provost. It generally has no direct supervisory responsibility, except for supervising federal work-study students as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, Higher Education, Education, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in higher education assessment, institutional effectiveness, or grant management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HLC accreditation standards and processes.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting and using data to drive improvements.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly for formal reports and accreditation documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in a relevant field.
• Experience at a Jesuit or mission-driven institution.
• Familiarity with assessment management systems such as Watermark.
• Experience with program evaluation methodologies and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of student success initiatives, equity-focused programming, and retention strategies.
• Experience managing or supporting federally funded grants, preferably Title III.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve institutional assessment processes in alignment with HLC Criteria for Accreditation.
• Partner with academic programs and administrative units to develop measurable student learning outcomes and operational effectiveness metrics.
• Ensure systematic collection, analysis, and use of assessment data to demonstrate improvement in student learning and institutional performance.
• Prepare documentation and reports for HLC accreditation reviews and assurance arguments, program reviews, and institutional effectiveness reporting.
• Maintain and oversee Watermark, including its use for assessment management, annual faculty evaluation, course surveys, and program review.
• Provide training, workshops, and consultation to faculty and staff on assessment and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead the university’s program review process, course survey process, and assessment committee.
• Support integration of assessment findings into strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Support survey creation by university departments and other areas as needed.
• Collaborate with eLearning and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to facilitate effective teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Coordinate implementation of the university’s Title III grant programs.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title III regulations, grant guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Provide oversight of the summer bridge program.
• Develop and monitor project timelines, milestones, performance indicators, measurable outcomes, program evaluation plans, and grant-related advertising, marketing, and social media exposure.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders on grant-funded academic support initiatives, faculty and staff development, and technology enhancements.
• Track budgets and expenditures in coordination with the Finance Office and ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds.
• Prepare and submit Annual Performance Reports and interim and final grant reports.
• Support the long-term sustainability of grant-funded initiatives beyond the funding period.
• Work directly with the external evaluator on formative and annual summative evaluation of Title III grant implementation.
• Participate in and present at appropriate conferences.
• Supervise federal work-study students as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 37.5-hour work week
• Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees, with a 6-credit-hour limit per semester
• Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays
• Positive work environment
• Leadership and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level