Curriculum and Assessment Specialist, UMKC

About the role

The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist supports academic unit and general education efforts to assess student learning outcomes and academic program effectiveness. This position collaborates with faculty, department chairs, deans, and administrative units to promote optimal program development and a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement aligned with accreditation standards and institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Support UAC’s annual assessment plan aligned with strategic priorities and accreditation.
• Aid programs in defining and measuring student learning outcomes.
• Provide faculty training on assessment design, data collection, and analysis.
• Ensure quality and consistency of program assessment reports.
• Offer assessment guidance for new program development.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize assessment data for academic and General Education programs.
• Partner with Institutional Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness on data needs.
• Support the preparation of assessment reports for leadership and governance committees.
• Support self-studies, accreditation reporting, and site visits.
• Manage annual assessment submission, documentation, and archiving.
• Promote collaboration around meaningful assessment practices.
• Facilitate workshops and develop resources to build assessment capacity.
• Advance a culture of evidence-based decision-making.
• Oversee assessment processes and reporting for General Education programs.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. A Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Research, or a related field is preferred. Experience in education or higher education assessment, institutional research, or academic administration is also preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment theory, methodologies, and best practices, strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Research, or a related field.

Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff, and demonstrated knowledge of assessment theory, methodologies, and best practices are essential.

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as starting at $60,944.00 annually. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as starting at $60,944.00 annually.

Schedule

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