Director, Assessment

Job Title

Director, Assessment

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Institutional Assessment, Research, & Planning

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,333.33 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Assessment, under general direction, provides leadership, development, direction, oversight, and support for assessment efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements instruments to assess student achievement and curricular effectiveness.

• Develops feedback mechanisms to improve these measures and establishes a timetable for student achievement.

• Develops and implements a systematic outcomes assessment plan and oversees and coordinates the programmatic assessments, including research and clinical practice services.

• Identifies and refines instruments and methods to assess program effectiveness.

• Develops and maintains an electronic data warehouse of assessment information and reports.

• Collaborates with faculty and administration in mapping and auditing curriculum.

• Provides methodological expertise in the construction of data collection instruments.

• Develops ongoing relationships with faculty members and other stakeholders in order to foster and support a culture of assessment.

• Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional and discipline specific accreditations as needed.

• Support the institutions’ SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Master’s degree in applicable field.

• Experience - Ten years of related experience.

• Supervisory Experience - a minimum of three years supervisory experience in a similar work environment.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ph.D preferred.

• Direct expertise in postsecondary education assessment, data analysis and educational outcomes.

• Experience managing and using assessment software systems.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare and present reports effectively.

• Experience with institutional accreditation and the standards/criteria related to assessment and effectiveness.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Institutional accreditation and standards related to assessment and effectiveness.

• Postsecondary education assessment models and processes

• Quantitative and qualitative research design and analytics

• Survey design, methodology and implementation

Ability to:

• Manage and use assessment software systems.

• Prepare and present reports effectively.

License/Professional Certification – None

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation