Assessment Coordinator
- Employer
- Parker University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 23, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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JOB
OBJECTIVES:
This position provides professional
support and leadership for a variety of activities including
training, reporting, and exercising leadership in data and process
analysis with respect to assessment and continuous quality
improvement. The Assessment Coordinator represents the Office of
Institutional Effectiveness and Planning by collaborating across
the University community, including service on committees, as
needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
FROM: Director of Institutional Effectiveness
and Planning
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO
WHOM: N/A
STATUS: Non-exempt
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
Coordinate faculty and departmental
support for assessment and evaluation.
Coordinate training faculty and staff
in the design of meaningful assessment, which will produce results
that can inform and further continuous quality improvement.
Work with institutional
constituencies that originate data to ensure that institutional
assessment data is accessible, accurate, reliable, meaningful, and
meets the requirements and needs of the university; resolve issues
as required.
Coordinate and execute systematic
gathering, analyzing, managing, and interpreting assessment
data.
Work closely with academic program
directors and deans to support their mission, program objectives,
student learning outcomes, and student learning objectives.
Work closely with University
directors to support their mission, core functions, outcomes, and
action items.
Responsible for reporting on aspects
to help ensure that curricular and student engagement comply with
University Strategic Plan reporting needs.
Responsible for assisting academic
department(s) in General Education assessment.
Provide expertise and support for
implementation of research projects with regard to assessment and
continuous quality improvement.
Extract data from software systems to
provide routine and complex reports, as needed; resolve issues as
required.
Adhere to federal and university
policies regarding access to, use of, and release of confidential
information and data security.
Prepare and maintain accurate and
complete records, files, documentation, or audit of work performed
so that they are easily accessible.
EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:
Coursework in educational research,
measurement, higher education administration, statistics, data
analysis, social or natural sciences, or a related research field
is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Utilization of databases and related
software for the purposes of assessment and reporting.
Possess experience in writing reports
with quantitative and qualitative data and analysis with regard to
facilitating assessment and continuous quality improvement.
At least four years of experience is
required in performing the function of curriculum development,
and/or institutional effectiveness and planning, and/or assessment
in a higher education setting.
JOB
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ETC.:
Excellent oral communication and
writing skills with proficiency using the English language.
Proficiency in preparing messages and
materials for diverse audiences with attention given to the
end-user experience.
Ability to learn quickly and apply
knowledge to practical assignments, effectively manage multiple,
simultaneous projects with attention to detail, documentation, and
evaluation of end products.
Proficiency in database management,
software programs, and microcomputer applications to facilitate the
processes of assessment and office functions. As part of this
proficiency, the individual must be willing to maintain state of
the art technical skills.
Knowledge, appreciation,
understanding, and ability to work effectively with a diverse
population.
Knowledge, appreciation, and
understanding of different modalities of instructional
delivery.
Ability to maintain and observe
strict and total confidentiality of records and files.
Ability to facilitate and maintain
effective practices in student learning assessments.
Awareness, appreciation, and
understanding of the connection between evaluation of student
learning and needs of programmatic and institutional
accreditation.
Understanding and conveying the
linkages between assessment, planning, and accreditation.
Understanding and conveying the
linkages between direct and indirect assessment methodologies for
total quality improvement.
Ability to facilitate and maintain
effective practices in program and institutional assessments.
Knowledge and understanding of
qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and protocols,
statistical analysis, and technical writing.
Willingness to work as a team member,
assisting others with deadlines during heavy traffic periods, and
to maintain a professional work ethic.
Ability to manage projects,
communicate progress, and effectively document end results.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Visual acuity to use a
keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good
hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including
ability to grasp.
Ability to travel independently and
with others, especially during peak season;
May require ordinary ambulatory
skills sufficient to visit other locations or the ability to stand
and walk.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry
and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or
exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.
Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
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