Associate Director of Experiential Learning & Assessment

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Working Title:

Associate Director of Experiential Learning & Assessment

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Moorhead

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Position Purpose:

• The Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Assessment provides leadership in advancing experiential learning across the curriculum and assessment of student learning. This role is responsible for identifying and evaluating existing experiential learning practices, collaborating with faculty to expand these opportunities, and ensuring equitable access for all students. Collaborating closely with members of the Career Development Center (CDC), the Faculty Professional Learning Center (FPLC), and faculty/staff across campus this position fosters connections to enhance experiential learning offerings, while also serving as a resource for faculty and staff on best pedagogical practices. Additionally, the associate director leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive experiential learning assessment strategy aligned with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and Project DRACO/Title III. This role is instrumental in tracking engagement, measuring student outcomes, and driving continuous improvement in experiential learning integration. This position reports to the Director of the Career Development Center.

Responsibilities and Results:

Integration, Strategic Leadership, and Reporting of Experiential Learning –55%

• Gather and evaluate evidence of existing experiential learning initiatives, and work with faculty cohorts to promote these practices across various disciplines 
• Lead initiatives to increase the integration of experiential learning within the academic offerings 
• Partner with Faculty to embed experiential learning elements into course activities  
• Design and implement process for tracking experiential learning engagement  
• Help identify barriers to student participation in experiential learning opportunities to create equitable access to engagement    
• Develop frameworks to assist faculty in incorporating and evaluating experiential learning opportunities into their courses and programs 
• Promote faculty interest in and the development of experiential learning opportunities embedded in, or as a co-curricular accompaniment to, their courses  
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff with questions about best practices in experiential learning 
• Facilitate the development and delivery of training programs focused on experiential learning and assessment methodologies in collaboration with the FPLC 
• Assist in reviewing funding requests for Title III Challenge Grants and provide expenditure recommendations  
• Collaborate with CDC staff to develop partnerships with employers to create and maintain ongoing experiential learning opportunities 
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align educational practices with industry standards and enhance student learning opportunities 
• Monitor and report on the progress of experiential learning and assessment plans 
• Develop a continuous improvement plan for integrating experiential learning and assessing student outcomes

Assessment of Student Learning – 35% 

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive experiential learning assessment plan in line with Project DRACO/Title III, institutional goals and accreditation standards 
  • Collaborate with the Title III Director to ensure compliance with objectives and regulations 
  • Align experiential learning assessment with University Assessment Committee (UAC) reporting requirements. 
• In collaboration with campus and employer partners, develop and oversee a plan for assisting faculty in developing, revising, and implementing embedded student experiential learning into their assessment plans 
• In collaboration with the UAC, lead the assessment of student learning in co-curricular activities across campus
• Ensure all assessment activities are conducted effectively and that results are utilized to enhance the student experience 

Career Development Center Initiatives – 10% 

• Represent the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Development C