Assessment Coordinator

Office of Academic Enhancement; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Coordinator for Assessment. The role involves supporting the university's assessment program, coordinating educational assessments, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position with responsibilities extending to training faculty on assessment tools and managing various deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3 years of directly related professional experience.
• Experience with accreditation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing implementation of the University’s assessment program.
• Coordinate general education assessment process.
• Provide training on assessment management software.

Skills

Assessment program support

Data analysis

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Accreditation software

Job description

Overview

The University of South Alabama’s department of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking to hire a Coordinator, Assessment. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Applications should include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining the candidate’s experience and how they fit the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of directly related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree preferred. Experience with accreditation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, supports the ongoing implementation of the University’s assessment program to include annual assessment of academic programs, academic and student support units, administrative units, and periodic academic program review.
• Coordinates the general education assessment process through the collection and preparation of student artifacts, the preparation of assessment tools, and the compilation of assessment results.
• Assesses and analyzes outcomes of academic enhancement initiatives, such as the LevelUP Quality Enhancement plan.
• Coordinates assessment calendars, tracking deadlines, and deliverables for academic programs, academic and student support departments, and administrative units.
• Develops and maintains accessible resources, training, and support materials, to include user’s guides, system manuals, and training videos.
• Provides training and technical support to faculty and staff on the University’s assessment management software.
• Evaluates assessment reports from across the university for compliance and quality to include written reports and feedback.
• Supports faculty through the Academic Program Review process, to include the collection of student feedback and other relevant data.
• Supports the broader mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness through participation in planning, accreditation, and assessment activities.
• Supervises student workers as needed.
• Manages and completes, in a timely manner, multiple tasks with a variety of deadlines.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Job Details

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Job Location: Main Campus
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Higher Education