Assistant Director of Assessment & Analytics

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Fitness facilities on campus

Job summary

William & Mary seeks an Assistant Director of Assessment to lead division-wide data collection, analysis, and reporting on the student experience. You will manage surveys, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable insights to offices across Student Affairs.

You will guide departments in developing measurable learning outcomes, maintain compliance with FERPA, and support institutional planning with clear, data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Proficiency with assessment software (e.g., Qualtrics, SPSS, R).
• 1–3 years’ professional experience in assessment, program evaluation, or IR.
• Experience reporting data to diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee division-wide assessment data collection and analysis, including surveys and climate studies.
• Coordinate assessment calendar, survey administration, and communication strategy to ensure high participation.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and usability of assessment data for planning and decision-making.
• Analyze data with statistical software to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in educating department heads on developing measurable learning outcomes and indicators.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA and records retention policies.

Skills

Qualitative & quantitative research

Data reporting & visualization

Presentation & writing

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Job description

William & Mary seeks an Assistant Director of Assessment to lead division-wide data collection, analysis, and reporting on the student experience. You will manage surveys, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable insights to offices across Student Affairs.

You will guide departments in developing measurable learning outcomes, maintain compliance with FERPA, and support institutional planning with clear, data-driven recommendations.