Assessment Specialist

Community College of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Philadelphia is seeking an Assessment Specialist to contribute to the Office of Assessment and Evaluation, focusing on Academic Program Review and non-credit assessment. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and documenting data to support assessment projects, accreditation efforts, and learning technologies implementation.

You will work with faculty and administrators to ensure high-quality assessment practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of graduate/professional experience in education, social science, or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly about assessment methods and results in non-technical language.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with data analysis or visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating data-collection processes, analysis, data visualization and producing academic program reviews and other reports for dissemination to stakeholders.
• Manage timelines and communication for academic program review including work breakdown, reminders and presentation session prep.
• Evaluate and integrate supplemental information for academic program review, such as program histories and future directions.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data for academic program review and non-credit assessment.
• Provide support in the development of training materials and workshops on assessment practices and technology.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive system of non-credit course and program assessment.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, department chairs and deans on assessment initiatives.
• Assist the Director in responding to requests for consultation on assessment projects or training.
• Maintain confidentiality of designated information and student records.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

MS Word

Excel

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Diversity Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

R

SQL

Python

SAS

Job description

Position Summary

The Assessment Specialist contributes to the work of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation, particularly in the areas of Academic Program Review and non-credit assessment. Responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, and documenting data for academic program reviews and coordinating non-credit assessment. This position demonstrates sufficient technical knowledge in the collection of quantitative/qualitative data to assist in determining the scope and outcomes of assessment projects. The Assessment Specialist works collaboratively with faculty as part of the Academic Program Review process and assists with other assessment processes, e.g., accreditation or general education, under the direction of the Director of Assessment. The Assessment Specialist also assists in the development and implementation of learning technologies in support of assessment related activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of data-collection processes, analysis, data visualization and producing academic program reviews and other reports for dissemination to a variety of stakeholders, including the public, students, faculty, academic deans, staff, and members of the Board of Trustees.
• Manage timelines and communication for academic program review including work breakdown, reminders and presentation session prep.
• Evaluate and integrate supplemental information for academic program review, such as program histories and future directions.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data for academic program review and non-credit assessment.
• Provide support in the development of training materials and workshops on assessment practices and technology.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive system of non-credit course and program assessment.
• Serve as a resource working collaboratively with administration, faculty, department chairs and deans on assessment initiatives.
• Assist the Director in responding to requests for consultation on assessment projects or assessment training.
• Provide support in the development of training materials and workshops on assessment practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of designated information.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all student records and other documents on behalf of the work area and the College.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of two (2) years of graduate/professional experience in education, social science, or a related field required.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly about assessment methods and results in non-technical language required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency with data analysis or visualization software required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities required.
• Demonstrated project management skills required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to identify and access supporting resources required.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively required.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an analytical or research role preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic assessment methods, curriculum development and research design and methods preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational testing, curriculum development and research design and methods preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation as it relates to assessment preferred.
• Proficiency with coding languages related to data analysis, e.g., R, SQL, Python, SAS preferred.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.