Assessment Specialist

Strayer Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Specialist to lead the collection, analysis and reporting of learning outcomes and program performance data for continuous quality improvement.

The role collaborates with academic and organizational leaders to support accreditation efforts, develop assessment plans, and promote data-driven decision making across the institution. The specialist fosters an evaluative culture by transforming data into actionable improvements and ensuring ethical

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years related work experience in higher education assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Experience gathering, analyzing and reporting learning outcomes data.
• Ability to design data visualizations and present findings clearly.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and program review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate, analyze and interpret outcome results to inform improvements.
• Facilitate use of learning and program outcomes data with academic leaders.
• Partner with stakeholders to convert ideas into measurable projects.
• Develop assessment plans with academic and organizational leaders.
• Support accreditation efforts through assessment cycles and documentation.
• Promote data-driven evaluative culture across institutional levels.
• Apply ethical data practices in data collection and reporting.
• Develop tools, templates and training for assessment practices.
• Evaluate assessment instruments and practices (e.g., item analysis).
• Represent assessment expertise on program review teams and committees.
• Share standards-based practices and advise teams on assessment solutions.
• Stay updated on trends in student learning assessment and delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Assessment Specialist facilitates the acquisition and analysis of learning outcomes and program performance data for continuous improvement. The specialist is the learning outcome data expert who provides learning outcomes reports and evidence of data credibility. The specialist also supports and administers assessment quality initiatives related to accreditation and institutional effectiveness. This role works with various stakeholders across the organization, including leaders and practitioners, to create and influence the evaluative culture by obtaining and using learning outcomes data and program data sources in support of academic quality improvement and institutional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aggregate, analyze and interpret outcome results to present data expert judgments and recommend actions for continuous improvement.

• Facilitate the use of learning and program outcomes data (e.g., persistence, graduation rate, professional advancement, program competitiveness, etc.) with academic leaders and faculty to improve curriculum, instruction, and program performance.

• Partner with stakeholders to convert ideas into actionable and measurable projects.

• Collaborate with academic and organizational leaders to develop and support learning outcomes assessment plans.

• Support accreditation efforts through development and maintenance of the assessment and program review cycles and documentation.

• Influence the data-driven evaluative culture by assisting in developing and implementing assessment initiatives at all institutional levels (e.g., university‐level, degree-level, school‑level, program‑level, and course‑level) to augment academic quality and effectiveness.

• Apply ethical data practices to safeguard data collection and analysis and present findings in accordance with ethical standards.

• Develop tools, processes, templates, and training of best practices to drive and contribute to the improvement and efficiency of assessment and program evaluation processes.

• Evaluate and make recommendations concerning assessment instruments and practices (e.g., test item analysis and assessment design).

• Represent organizational assessment and program review expertise serving on academic program review teams, other committees and workgroups as assigned.

• Share standards‑based assessment practices and serve as a consultant for teams and partners on instructionally‑ and practically‑sound assessment solutions.

• Stay abreast of trends in assessment of student learning, learning design, and delivery.

Job Skills:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with leadership, cross‑functional teams, and both internal and external audiences.

• Ability to establish professional, effective, trusted relationships with stakeholders in a collaborative virtual working environment.

• Ability to adapt to a professional culture that combines the traditions of higher education with the innovation of a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment and excel at learning new things quickly and comprehensively under tight deadlines.

• Strong organization and management skills to proactively manage and prioritize projects and activities with firm deadlines.

• Experience with gathering and manipulating data (e.g., creating data visualizations) and willingness to learn data tools, such as Qualtrics, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.

• Demonstrated understanding of data reporting and sufficient capacity in data analysis and research skills.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning and developing both quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.

• The willingness to jump in and learn new tools and processes and take on new responsibilities.

• Working knowledge of distance learning trends in design, delivery, and evaluation.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2‑3 years related work experience in higher education
• Preferred experience in higher educational assessment, curriculum, instructional design, and/or university‑level teaching.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required

Other:

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).

• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor‑to‑floor using elevators or stairs.

• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.

• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.

• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.

• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co‑workers.

• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.

• Able to access information using a computer.

• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

• Salary: $68K–$71K is the expected starting pay for this position. This offer is based on current budgetary guidelines and the additional factors outlined below.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well‑being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non‑exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$67,700.00 - $101,500.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]