Director of Assessment

The Director of Assessment plays a critical role in leading the development, implementation, and oversight of assessment strategies across both academic and non-academic units within the University of Austin. This leadership position requires extensive experience in assessment processes, with a focus on research, data analysis, and continuous improvement. The Director will work closely with university stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness, support accreditation efforts, and ensure alignment with university goals.

• Assessment Strategy Leadership: Collaborate with academic and non-academic stakeholders to design and lead comprehensive assessment strategies that align with university goals and meet accreditation standards.
• Implementation Oversight: Direct the execution of assessment processes across units, ensuring consistency, methodological integrity, and alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Data Collection and Analytics: Leverage advanced research and analytics expertise to collect, analyze, and interpret data, providing actionable insights to inform institutional decision-making and improve overall unit performance.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present detailed assessment reports that summarize findings, trends, and actionable recommendations. Communicate findings effectively to university leadership and stakeholders.
• Training and Development: Provide leadership in training faculty, staff, and administrators on best practices in assessment, data collection, and analysis to foster university-wide engagement with assessment efforts.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure the quality and integrity of all assessment processes, recommending and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure assessment processes are in full alignment with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, supporting the university’s compliance efforts and maintaining accreditation status.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to drive the continuous enhancement of assessment practices, integrating new assessment innovations and methodologies into university-wide systems.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Foster effective communication and collaboration with university departments, ensuring transparency and accountability in assessment efforts.
• Research and Innovation: Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in assessment, ensuring the university remains at the forefront of assessment innovation and effectiveness.
• Other tasks and duties as required.

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., education, psychology, statistics, social sciences).
• Demonstrated experience in research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting within a higher education setting.
• Significant experience with assessment principles, methodologies, and accreditation processes within a university environment.
• Strong expertise in higher education accreditation standards and processes.
• Experience working directly with faculty, deans, and other university leadership to develop and implement assessment strategies and initiatives.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS) and advanced data analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse university departments.
• Demonstrated project management abilities with experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong commitment to fostering a culture of continuous assessment and improvement.

Salary: 

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO / AA STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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