Assistant Director, Testing & Learning Innovations

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition benefits for employee & depend

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University invites applications for an Assistant Director in the Office of Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA) to establish a new flexible testing and learning space on the Evanston campus. This role designs daily operations and partnerships to support assessment and innovative learning approaches in collaboration with faculty and campus offices.

Part of a broader initiative to expand testing capacity, the position oversees proctored testing, accommodations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience in higher education, testing services, academic support, student services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing complex operational processes.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across a large institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procedures for scheduling, administering, and tracking accommodated and alternative exams.
• Establish and maintain exam security protocols, testing procedures, and operational standards.
• Oversee communication with faculty, students, academic departments, and campus partners regarding testing operations.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Scheduling systems

Database management

Data analysis

Job description

Northwestern University invites applications for an Assistant Director in the Office of Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA) to establish a new flexible testing and learning space on the Evanston campus. This role designs daily operations and partnerships to support assessment and innovative learning approaches in collaboration with faculty and campus offices.

Part of a broader initiative to expand testing capacity, the position oversees proctored testing, accommodations