Associate Director of Assessment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and help lead institution-wide student learning outcomes assessment efforts, promoting effective and sustainable practices for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to design, implement, and improve assessment strategies for academic, administrative, and student success units
• Provide consultation and assistance on assessment design, methodology, data collection, and analysis
• Partner with faculty governance and campus stakeholders to support the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement
• Support and help coordinate the university’s academic, administrative, and student success periodic review processes
• Aid in maintaining and enhancing processes that align annual assessment and periodic review with institutional planning and improvement priorities
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data to inform decision-making and strategic planning
• Maintain and support the use of assessment management systems and reporting tools
• Develop reports, dashboards, and communication materials that translate data into actionable insights
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate use of institutional data
• Contribute to accreditation-related activities, including documentation, reporting, and compliance efforts (e.g., Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
• Support and ensure alignment of assessment and program review processes with accreditation standards
• Support the faculty course evaluation process
• Develop and maintain assessment resources, including manuals, guides, and training materials
• Serve on institutional committees, as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
• Experience: 2–5 years of professional experience in higher education, institutional research, assessment, or a related area
• Knowledge of assessment methodologies, including student learning outcomes assessment, survey research, and program evaluation
• Knowledge of higher education accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in Education, Higher Education, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
• A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration based on the applicant’s credentials
• Experience in the methodologies of evaluation, student learning outcomes assessment, survey research
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prorities in a collaborative environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical data use, confidentiality, and professional integrity
• Experience with higher education accreditation processes (e.g., Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
• Experience working with faculty and staff on assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Access, Tableau, Power BI, or similar software) and familiarity with assessment management systems

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects
• Dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse
• Ability to hear and speak clearly
• Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach
• Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment
• Travel for work and travel for professional development is expected and will be supported where possible
• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes