Assessment Assistant to the Director

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Albuquerque seeks an Admin Assistant to the Director in the Provost's Office of Assessment. The role involves supporting institutional assessment programs, analyzing data, and preparing official reports to meet accreditation goals. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in assessment analysis and effective communication skills. This part-time position offers an hourly rate between $18.81 and $21.00.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; at least 3 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct assessment and analysis; provide feedback on plans and reports.
• Participate in collection and analysis of assessment data.
• Support office with degree program assessment systems.

Skills

Assessment analysis

Data collection

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Overview

Admin Assistant to the Director in the Provost's Office of Assessment. Provides support to the Director with professional planning, coordination, and development for institutional assessment programs and initiatives to assist the University's accreditation goals and objectives. Serves the office Academic Program Review (APR) manager and Institutional Researcher to provide assistance with data interpretations, assessment research, and program support within assessment and APR activities. Monitors document submissions, evaluates program quality, analyzes qualitative and quantitative data, and participates in the creation of official assessment reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs direct assessment and assessment analysis; provides feedback on assessment plans and reports.
• Aids in the development of educational assessment workshops, training, and outreach activities.
• Participates in the collection and analysis of various assessment data to support programmatic assessment processes and academic program reviews.
• Supports the office with their GE and degree program assessment digital archive systems; monitors document submissions and evaluates inventory.
• Interprets assessment findings; analyzes and compiles comprehensive statistical and narrative data; assists with the preparation of official assessment reports to summarize findings.
• Plans, develops, and implements various special projects as assigned; plans, coordinates, promotes and facilitates special events, programs, and/or activities.
• Participates in the preparation of institutional accreditation as a representative of the Office of Assessment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to contribute to the charge of the office.

Important Links and References

Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico CYFD fingerprint background check; continued status verified by periodic future background checks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• 3 years of assessment experience, including assessment design, data collection, and data analysis

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Provost Office Staff (688A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Part-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $18.81 - $21.00

Benefits Eligibility

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/12/2025

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include your resume, cover letter, and 3-5 professional references, preferably supervisory.

Veteran Preference and Equal Opportunity

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. UNM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. A pre-employment background check is required for all regular staff positions. See policy links for details.