Assessment Manager

Working Title
Assessment Manager

Job Title Code

Salary Level
N06

Salary Range (Full-Time)
$65,000 - $104,000 (dependent on experience and other considerations)

Business Travel
N/A

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Staff

Position Summary
Dallas College is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative leader with a proven track record of enhancing academic quality, leadership excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and student success in a dynamic higher education environment. The Assessment Coordinator:
Manages learning improvement processes, including learning outcomes and core objective assessment, for the institution. Collaborates with other program review, assessment, and learning improvement coordinators and specialists to execute assessment processes. Conducts trainings on academic assessment across the institution.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Must be able to comply with Dallas College policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to use independent judgement as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and transparent environment.
• Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, work independently, and work within strict deadlines.
• Must have well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making, and time management.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated, and have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.
• Strong communication skills to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques, interacting with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to manage the activities and productivity of a department or organization.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, creating realistic plans and workflows.
• Must be able to implement new and/or improve existing processes that impact organizational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to stay abreast of new trends and best practices in area of responsibility, incorporating new facts and ideas; open to change and apply creative thinking to develop solutions based on new methods and technologies.
• Must be able to use appropriate managerial skills to provide staff with the tools, resources, and materials necessary to meet the goals of the organization.
• Must be results oriented in addition to having strong cross-collaborative skills and the ability to interact with diverse, multicultural clients, stakeholders and constituents, both internal and external to the College.
• Must have excellent leadership and customer service skills, management experience and the ability to motivate others.
• Knowledge of theory related to learning modalities and learning pedagogies.
• Ability to effectively aggregate and interpret data, apply mandated policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of best practices in program review and academic assessment.
• Demonstrate an ability to work closely with professional organizations.

Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience
• Master’s degree required
• Three (3) years of K-12 and/or higher education teaching experience
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license required
• ***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. *

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Manages team members focused on coordinating academic assessment processes.
• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for matters pertaining to academic assessment process activity.
• Collaborates with Associate Deans of Curriculum, Assessment, and Portfolio Management to ensure seamless support of all academic assessment processes.
• Works closely with faculty and administration on ensuring that faculty are informed about academic assessment processes.
· Supports the summarizing of findings, the writing of reports, and presenting of results to administration and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Serves on College taskforces, committees, and councils as required.
• Must complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the institution.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.

Advertised: 12 Jan 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 26 May 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time