Associate Director Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment

Posting Details

Job # 036733 Department Code 20213-5138 Department Academic Affairs Job Title Associate Director Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S6 FLSA Status Exempt Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description

The Associate Director works with faculty, staff, and University leadership on University-wide assessment efforts. Provides ongoing leadership to conceptualize, design, and implement assessment of the University’s new shared general education competencies, a key element of the Trajectory to Excellence. Provides University leadership on co-curricular assessment and school/college strategic planning support.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required

• Background in instructional design, development and evaluation or higher education is preferred.

• Eight (8) plus years of experience in higher education.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Knowledge of assessment and accreditation software desired.

• Knowledge of instructional development and evaluation.

• Knowledge of regional and professional program accreditation standards.

• Experience with evidence document resource management, filing and tracking systems.

• Ability to manipulate data into dashboard and data displays.

• Ability to interpret academic and administrative policies and procedures.

• Ability to grasp and implement instructions.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications and presentation skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at different levels.

• Experience with group facilitation, working in a team environment and working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and produce reports under strict guidelines.

• Ability to handle myriad of responsibilities and task-oriented projects and details simultaneously.

Responsibilities

General Education/Shared Competencies:
• Create, implement, and lead University procedures, from concept to implementation, for assessing the University’s shared competencies across all schools and colleges, student experiences and liberal art requirements.
• Serve as IEA representative to current Senate committees, and standing committee once approved on shared competencies.
• Lead shared competencies assessment implementation in the school/colleges, co-curricular and functional areas as appropriate.
• Create and deliver assessment and shared competencies professional development and recognition events for faculty and staff.
• Prepare related accreditation documentation both for specialized accreditation and Middle States when required.

Co-Curricular Assessment:
• Build and facilitate a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement across Syracuse University.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, sustainable system for assessing effectiveness of the University’s co-curricular programs and units.
• Serve as a resource in developing models for institutional and program/unit-level assessment and contribute knowledge of new approaches based on higher education best practices.
• Provide expertise and support to administrators, faculty, and staff regarding assessment methodology and interpretation of findings through resource development, workshops, one-on-one meetings with faculty, staff, and leadership, attendance at faculty/staff meetings, and as otherwise needed.
• Create and deliver professional development and recognition events for faculty and staff.
• Prepare related Middle States accreditation documentation when required.

Strategic Planning:
• Work with the Senior Assistant Provost supporting project management and process improvement services for University/School/College/Division strategic planning implementation and monitoring methodologies by partnering with administrative and academic departments throughout the University.
• Manage and measure work in order to ensure internal resources, schedules and deliverables are aligned with SU objectives and requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve the strategic management system and process. • Plan work including: planning and organizing projects and tasks at the individual and organizational levels; setting clear, realistic, time-bound, and measurable objectives and goals; and investigating possible roadblocks and developing contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.
• Organize work including: recruiting groups and resources to achieve goals; tackling multiple complex projects and directing them concurrently and efficiently; and keeping accurate and current records in a logical organizing system appropriately accessible to others.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about all work including (but not limited to) tasks and schedules, progress and status of efforts, any issues or problem that arise, risks, budget, workload, etc.
• Academic Affairs specialized projects including EAB pathway mapping, meeting facilitation and consultation on special projects and initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

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Quick Link http://www.sujobopps.com/postings/85376 Job Posting Date 11/10/2020 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants