Director Assessment and Effectiveness

Job description

Job code: 010318
Pay grade: H
Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Directs division-wide assessment, planning and program review related to student learning.

Major duties

  • Directs division-wide assessment, planning, and program review related to student learning and outcomes, and the ongoing improvement and innovation of programs and services.
  • Provides advice and guidance on issues of division-wide long-term planning, program evaluation, and utilization of resources. Develops and promotes assessment and strategic planning on professional development for the division. Implements best practices in the planning and assessment processes.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to units regarding data management, data interpretation, and creation of goals, metrics, and targets.
  • Directs division-wide program review, including the coordination of internal and external reviews. Provides individual and group consultation to staff to address assessment and evaluation needs. Guides staff in defining program goals and learning objectives and selecting assessment strategies.
  • Develops and implements strategies to reward and recognize effective student affairs assessment and planning efforts. Develops content for appropriate publications and the website for division priorities and assessment outcomes.
  • Collects and analyzes data. Writes reports.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Five years' relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, research and assessment.
  • Experience with various data analysis tools and related technology.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2023-11-20

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.