Assistant Director for Institutional Assessment

Job Description Summary

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collections and analysis of assessment data.
• Assists departments with methods of ensuring assessment of their Strategic Plan.
• Assist with assessment processes leading up to the completion of compliance reports.
• Provide training in assessment strategies and/or assessment analysis.
• Maintain all assessment reporting/storage in the University assessment management system.
• Coordinate the assessment of the following major areas: program learning outcomes, program/major reviews on 5-year cycle, course syllabi review on 3-year cycle, licensure/accreditation for the discipline as applicable, general education competencies as applicable, co-curricular objectives.
• Assist with Assessment Day activities.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Research and the Director of Institutional Assessment.
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies

Four-year college degree (Master’s preferred), with a concentration in a quantitative discipline, 1+ years in higher education with a relevant combination of assessment, data analysis, and institutional research experience. Demonstrated competency can be considered equivalent where appropriate.

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

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