Assistant Director for Undergraduate Assessment
- Employer
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Salary
- This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, academic faculty position at the rank of academic professional
- Date posted
- Feb 15, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Assessment develops and manages processes for continuous improvement informed by data and assessment for OUE. In collaboration with OUE leadership, the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Assessment builds and supports OUE’s culture of assessment and continuous improvement in pursuit of excellence. This position also oversees and leads division-wide planning, research, and program evaluation related to ongoing improvement and innovation of OUE’s programs, services, and other initiatives; supports the management and oversight of OUE data; and is responsible for disseminating evidence of OUE’s impact through this work via reports, websites, professional conferences, and other forums as appropriate. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Analytics & Planning in OUE.
Responsibilities
OUE Assessment and Outcomes Reporting
Oversees the coordination and development of unit assessment plans for all OUE units, ensuring alignment with unit, OUE, and Institute strategic plans and goals
Provides consultation to OUE units on assessment and related projects; assists OUE units in developing and implementing both indirect and direct assessment methods and tools, including surveys, focus groups, and rubrics to assess learning/program outcomes, satisfaction, or evaluation of programs and services; ensures established principles of measurement theory, survey design, and other methodologies are used to develop valid and reliable instruments for assessment
Assists with annual and assessment reports for OUE that summarize programmatic and other assessment outcomes
Designs and writes other reports and articles summarizing results of assessment activities and survey research, including “briefing” reports from national surveys and other studies related to undergraduate education at Georgia Tech
Creates and offers workshops and other professional development on assessment topics; ensures all new OUE staff receive training on assessment and related policies/procedures (onboarding and ongoing); chairs OUE committees; maintains a comprehensive OUE assessment website; identifies other methods for dissemination of OUE’s assessment and outcomes reporting
Liaises and meets regularly with Georgia Tech’s Office of Academic Effectiveness (OAE) to ensure OUE assessment and outcomes are in alignment with Institute priorities, standards, and methods
Data Analyses, Coordination, and Management
Compiles and analyzes data using qualitative analysis techniques, statistical methodologies, and analysis software; creates and maintains data elements documentation
Develops and maintains a comprehensive set of current and longitudinal program and success metrics for all OUE units
As requested, integrates data and infographics into OUE publications, websites, presentations, and reports
Works with Georgia Tech’s Institutional Research & Planning (IRP), Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Registrar’s Office, OAE, and other offices to fulfill data requests for OUE in accordance with Institute policy and practices and/or to create actionable business intelligence tools that meet the specifications of OUE programs and services
Designs, implements, and analyzes a variety of surveys for OUE units utilizing best practices in survey design methodology including sample design, data collection methods, statistical analysis of data, and analysis of survey errors; prepares reports and briefings on results
Supports data collection methods and data storage throughout OUE following all Institute policies and best practices
Planning and Research
Assists with writing reports and narratives for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards assigned to OUE and for other initiatives, such as program review; University System of Georgia (USG) requests; funding proposals; and presentations to state, national, or international associations
Assists with strategic planning and related initiatives of OUE
Collaborates with leadership and other stakeholders to identify, define, and create solutions for division and unit challenges; gathers and analyzes data to facilitate development of recommendations; and develops reports with findings and outcomes
Other Duties
Serves on (or as requested, chairs) committees, task forces, and other working groups related to assessment or related areas in OUE or Georgia Tech
Performs other duties as requested in support of OUE and/or as assigned
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree from a research-intensive university in social sciences, education, quantitative disciplines, or a related field; candidates who have completed all coursework for the terminal degree and who are within two years of completion of that degree will also be considered
Demonstrated ability to assess student learning and program outcomes, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Direct experience with data analysis, data management, analytics, and related tools and systems
Experience with educational survey development and analysis using survey design packages such as Qualtrics
Knowledge of issues in undergraduate education, particularly within STEM
Demonstrated ability in research and report writing, including the ability to summarize and present complex analysis of data to varied audiences and constituents
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with basic statistics, spreadsheet/database management, and statistical analysis packages (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS)
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff members from diverse backgrounds on assessment projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in a research-intensive university setting
Direct experience in assessment of academic affairs programs and services, including at least one year of professional experience overseeing academic affairs assessment within a higher education setting
Knowledge of data visualization and related infographic-type software platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, Kibana
Excellent organization and planning, prioritization, problem-solving, follow through, and time management
Proposed Salary
This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, academic faculty position at the rank of academic professional. The successful candidate will be hired at the Academic Professional (AP), Associate AP, Senior AP, and/or Principal AP level commensurate with experience and upon review/approval by Georgia Tech’s Office of Faculty Affairs. Candidates near the end (within 1-2 years) of such a terminal degree program may be considered; continued employment would be contingent on completion of degree.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
Benefits & Perks:
Georgia Tech offers a comprehensive benefits packaged designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees. In addition to health and welfare resources, Georgia Tech provides tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, seasonal classes, summer camps and so much more.
Health and welfare benefits are provided through University System of Georgia, which includes healthcare, dental, vision and retirement plan options for employees working 30 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Additional information about Benefits can be found at the following website: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits.
Georgia Tech also offers perks and program incentives to Georgia Tech employees. Georgia Tech has a partnership with local, statewide, and national businesses that offer discounts and other incentives to employees and students. Additional information and Perks and Programs can be found at the following website: https://hr.gatech.edu/perks-programs. Some perks include: 529 Georgia Higher Education Savings plan, discounts for entertainment and shopping, Be Well Benefits Education & Wellness Series, Employee Assistance Program for mental health and discounted monthly transit passes.
Holidays:
Georgia Tech has established 13 official paid holidays each calendar year for employees at the institution. These holidays shall be awarded in addition to earned vacation time.
Special Applicant Instructions
Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. The position is available immediately with a negotiable starting date.
a cover letter;
a vita;
the names, titles, and contact information (email, phone) for four professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification).
The selection process will include passing a pre-employment background screening.
To apply, visit http://careers.gatech.edu and search for Job ID: 254400
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