Assessment Coordinator

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to support data collection and analysis for evaluation of initiatives and strategic plan progress. The role involves training faculty, coordinating assessment activities, and communicating results for institutional improvement.

The position emphasizes data analysis, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with various departments across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience or Master's degree with 1-3 years of experience.
• Detail oriented and customer service focused.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting data to assess effectiveness of initiatives/programs/units.
• Assess progress toward strategic plan goals and improvement opportunities.
• Train faculty and staff on assessment methods.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to respond to requests.
• Develop assessment plans and dashboards; communicate results for institutional improvement.
• Support curriculum and program assessment and governance processes.
• Collaborate with departments on program and major-level assessments.
• Participate in external assessment and accountability initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

SPSS

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Job description

Job Posting: JR102204 Assessment Coordinator (Open)

Department: Univ Analysis, Reporting & Assessment Ofc

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 09-25-2026

Close Date: $64,000 - $75,000

Job Summary

This position exists to assist in the University’s effort to collect data used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives/programs/units. Additionally, the Assessment Coordinator will assess progress towards accomplishing strategic plan goals, improving assessment efforts in General Education and academic majors, training faculty and staff on assessment and evaluation methods, assessing the effectiveness of student retention and engagement initiatives, communicating assessment results, providing support and recommendations for using assessment results for institutional improvement. Additionally, the position will assist with the assessment and evaluation needs of the campus to include:

• Analyzing a variety of data sets and sources to respond to internal and external requests
• Addressing accreditation suggestions and revisions;
• Assisting with the development, interpretation and implementation of curriculum-related policies and approval processes;
• Assessment of General Education curriculum and outcomes, including the analysis of data, summarizing results, and providing recommendations for institutional improvement;
• Assisting departments with their program and curriculum approval processes and or major-level assessments;
• Periodically assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of our academic programs;
• Participation in external assessment and accountability initiatives;
• Developing assessment plans, analyzing data, and evaluating the success of student success, engagement, and retention initiatives;
• Communicating and using assessment results for institutional improvement, including the development of metrics and institutional dashboard;
• Assessing progress towards achieving our institutional and Strategic Plan goals, including setting benchmarks and analyzing trend data to determine institutional progress.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Planning and Assessment. There are no direct report or budgetary responsibilities associated with this position.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience or Master's degree and 1-3 years of experience
• Detail Oriented Customer Service focused
• Think Analytically
• Understand how to analyze data, successfully manage multiple projects at one time
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• This position requires exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve and follow through on projects.
• The candidate must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide support for projects in the areas of: program assessment, accountability, institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Must have expertise in basic statistics, database/spreadsheet management, and data analysis (Using SPSS or Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in behavioral or social science, data sciences, higher education administration, or assessment preferred.
• Experience with SPSS preferred.

Additional Job Information

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Salisbury University sets success in motion. A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students. SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.