Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics in Kingston. The role provides coordination for program development, assessment, accreditation, and data analytics for the Feinstein College of Education, supporting the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, and faculty in program revision and continuous improvement.

This position drives data collection, reporting, and analysis to meet state approval and national accreditation

Qualifications

• Coordinate program development, assessment, accreditation, compliance, and data analytics for educator preparation programs.
• Support the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program faculty, and staff in revision, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Coordinate data collection, assessment planning, reporting, and analysis to support accreditation and state approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate College-level assessment, accreditation, and compliance activities.
• Maintain evidence systems, track standards, prepare reports, and support site visits.
• Develop and implement assessment plans, rubrics, surveys, data collection tools, and continuous improvement processes.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Coordination

Assessment

Data analytics

Accreditation

Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Spreadsheets

Databases

Assessment platforms

Reporting tools

Student information systems

Job description

Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & DataAnalytics

Posting Number: SF02214
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 -$75,000
Department: COEDU Dean's Office
Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary:

Search will be open until filled. Firstconsideration will be given to applications received by 10/03/2026. Applications received after 10/03/2026 may be revieweddepending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed fullconsideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrollsapproximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduateprograms and is the State's flagship public research university, aswell as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state ofRhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village ofKingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Bothcampuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach ofNewport, Boston, and New York City.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide coordination for program development,assessment, accreditation, compliance, and data analytics for theFeinstein College of Education. Support the Dean, Associate Deans,Assistant Dean, program faculty, and staff in the development,revision, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academicprograms, including educator preparation programs subject to RhodeIsland Department of Education approval and national accreditationstandards.Coordinate College-level data collection, assessmentplanning, reporting, and analysis to support program quality, stateapproval, national accreditation, strategic planning, enrollmentmanagement, and continuous improvement. Serve as a key liaisonbetween the College, University offices, the Rhode IslandDepartment of Education, national accreditation bodies, and otherexternal partners related to program approval, assessment,compliance, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and support College-level assessment, accreditation,and compliance activities for educator preparation and relatedacademic programs.
• Support the College's work with the RhodeIsland Department of Education, including program approval,regulatory reporting, data submissions, site visits, evidencecollection, and responses to state requests.
• Coordinate nationalaccreditation activities for the College, including maintainingevidence systems, tracking standards, preparing reports, supportingsite visits, and working with faculty and staff to ensure timelycompletion of accreditation requirements.
• Work closely with theDean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program directors, faculty,and staff to support the development, revision, and evaluation ofacademic programs, new tracks, certificates, and other programmaticinitiatives.
• Maintain and improve systems for collecting,organizing, analyzing, and reporting assessment data across Collegeprograms.
• Coordinate data collection from internal and externalsources, including student enrollment, retention, completion,licensure, clinical placement, graduate outcomes, employerfeedback, candidate performance, and other program qualityindicators.
• Analyze and summarize data to support Collegedecision-making, continuous improvement, accreditation, stateapproval, strategic planning, and program review.
• Prepare reports,dashboards, summaries, and presentations for internal and externalaudiences, including College leadership, faculty committees,University offices, state agencies, and accreditation reviewers.
• Support faculty and program staff in developing and implementingassessment plans, rubrics, surveys, data collection tools, andcontinuous improvement processes.
• Coordinate communication anddocumentation related to curriculum changes, program approvals,assessment timelines, accreditation requirements, and compliancedeadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related toprogram assessment, accreditation evidence, state approvaldocumentation, curriculum revisions, and required reporting.
• Monitor changes in state and national standards related to educatorpreparation, accreditation, licensure, and program approval, andcommunicate relevant updates to College leadership and programfaculty.
• Support the College's program review and continuousimprovement processes by identifying trends, gaps, risks, andopportunities based on available data.
• Assist with specialprojects related to program development, enrollment planning,grants, strategic initiatives, and external reporting as assigned.
• Represent the College on University committees, working groups, andexternal meetings related to assessment, accreditation, data,program approval, and educator preparation.
• Provide Brightspace support for faculty and staff.
• Support course level assessment implementation & ensurealignment with accreditation expectations.
• Provide administrative and technical support in instructionaldesign and curriculum development to ensure assessment elements are embedded in all activities tosupport the College mission for all degree programs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computer; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; spreadsheetand database software; survey and assessment platforms; reportingand dashboard tools; student information systems; accreditation orevidence-management systems; and other University systems asrequired.

Posting Date: 09/18/2026