Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Director of Assessment and Educational Research is responsible for high-level research design, data reporting, analysis, and academic program evaluation influencing strategic initiatives, process improvement, and data integrity within the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). This role also creates educational programming for faculty, staff, and students including seminars, journal clubs, nano-courses, and facilitates community conversations.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Programming and Process Improvement: Assesses, Consults, and Collaborates

• Designs and implements research methodologies, assessments, data analyses, and quality improvement projects to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.

• Develops analytic reports and visualizations that translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Ensures data integrity through rigorous quality control processes and management of diverse datasets.

• Provides timely and precise reports for stakeholders to inform and support strategic planning, decision-making, and programmatic development.

• Collaborates with university stakeholders to identify, collect, and analyze data from various sources, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Educational Program Development and Facilitation

• Designs and implements educational experiences for faculty, staff, and trainees including seminars, journal clubs, and nano courses focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and graduate bioscience student experiences.

• Develops curricula and instructional materials informed by current research and literature.

• Facilitates community conversations and educational programming utilizing restorative practices principles to promote campus-wide dialogue, understanding, and healing.

Scholarship and Research

• Presents research findings at conferences, symposiums, and academic meetings, highlighting advancements and initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion and education.

• Conducts comprehensive literature reviews to inform ongoing research and identify programmatic needs and publication opportunities in diversity, equity, inclusion and education research.

• Identifies and pursues publication in various journals depending on the topic and relevance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in academic medicine or higher education setting.
• Experience in a university setting, specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, academic program analysis, and community engagement through restorative practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Developing/Facilitating Curriculum And Evaluation (2 Years)

Skills:

Academic Publishing, Analytical Skills, Analytical Tools, Assessment Methodologies, Communication, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Data Insights, Educational Research, Group Facilitating, Instructional Design, Leadership Essentials, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural Environments, New Program Development, Organizational Tasks,