Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Coordinator for Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics to support the Feinstein College of Education. The role focuses on coordination of assessment, accreditation, compliance, and data analytics to improve program quality and state/national approvals.

Responsibilities include maintaining evidence systems, preparing reports and dashboards, and liaising with internal units, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and accreditation bodies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support college-level assessment, accreditation, and compliance activities.
• Support the Rhode Island Department of Education processes including program approvals and reporting.
• Coordinate national accreditation activities and maintain evidence systems.
• Develop and evaluate academic programs, new tracks, certificates, and other initiatives.
• Maintain data collection, analysis, and reporting across college programs.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02214

Job Title

Job Title Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics

Position Number

Position Number 109286

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department

Department COEDU Dean's Office

Contact(s)

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/03/2026. Applications received after 10/03/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide coordination for program development, assessment, accreditation, compliance, and data analytics for the Feinstein College of Education. Support the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program faculty, and staff in the development, revision, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programs, including educator preparation programs subject to Rhode Island Department of Education approval and national accreditation standards. Coordinate College-level data collection, assessment planning, reporting, and analysis to support program quality, state approval, national accreditation, strategic planning, enrollment management, and continuous improvement. Serve as a key liaison between the College, University offices, the Rhode Island Department of Education, national accreditation bodies, and other external partners related to program approval, assessment, compliance, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support College-level assessment, accreditation, and compliance activities for educator preparation and related academic programs.
• Support the College’s work with the Rhode Island Department of Education, including program approval, regulatory reporting, data submissions, site visits, evidence collection, and responses to state requests.
• Coordinate national accreditation activities for the College, including maintaining evidence systems, tracking standards, preparing reports, supporting site visits, and working with faculty and staff to ensure timely completion of accreditation requirements.
• Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program directors, faculty, and staff to support the development, revision, and evaluation of academic programs, new tracks, certificates, and other programmatic initiatives.
• Maintain and improve systems for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting assessment data across College programs.
• Coordinate data collection from internal and external sources, including student enrollment, retention, completion, licensure, clinical placement, graduate outcomes, employer feedback, candidate performance, and other program quality indicators.
• Analyze and summarize data to support College decision-making, continuous improvement, accreditation, state approval, strategic planning, and program review.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including College leadership, faculty committees, University offices, state agencies, and accreditation reviewers.
• Support faculty and program staff in developing and implementing assessment plans, rubrics, surveys, data collection tools, and continuous improvement processes.
• Coordinate communication and documentation related to curriculum changes, program approvals, assessment timelines, accreditation requirements, and compliance deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to program assessment, accreditation evidence, state approval documentation, curriculum revisions, and required reporting.
• Monitor changes in state and national standards related to educator preparation, accreditation, licensure, and program approval, and communicate relevant updates to College leadership and program faculty.
• Support the College’s program review and continuous improvement processes by identifying trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities based on available data.
• Assist with special projects related to program development, enrollment planning, grants, strategic initiatives, and external reporting as assigned.
• Represent the College on University committees, working groups, and external meetings related to assessment, accreditation, data, program approval, and educator preparation.
• Provide Brightspace support for faculty and staff.
• Support course level assessment implementation & ensure alignment with accreditation expectations.
• Provide administrative and technical support in instructional design and curriculum development to ensure assessment elements are embedded in all activities to support 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; spreadsheet and database software; survey and assessment platforms; reporting and dashboard tools; student information systems; accreditation or evidence-management systems; and other University systems as required.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in education, higher education, public administration, data analytics, assessment, program evaluation, or a related field.
• 2. Minimum of three years of experience in assessment, accreditation, program evaluation, data reporting, compliance, institutional research, or academic program administration.
• 3. Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data.
• 4. Experience preparing written reports, summaries, presentations, or documentation for internal or external review.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, timelines, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• 6. Demonstrated experience representing an organization in various working groups
• 7. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, standards, regulations, or reporting requirements.
• 9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• 10. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
• 11. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 12. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, databases, and/or data management systems.
• 13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Master’s degree in education, higher education, public administration, data analytics, assessment, program evaluation, or a related field.
• 2. Experience with educator preparation programs.
• 3. Experience with Rhode Island Department of Education program approval, educator certification, or related state reporting requirements.
• 4. Experience with national accreditation processes in education, such as AAQEP or similar accrediting bodies.
• 5. Experience working in higher education.
• 6. Experience with data visualization, dashboards, or reporting tools.
• 7. Experience with statistical software, survey tools, assessment platforms, or student information systems.
• 8. Experience supporting curriculum development, academic program review, or new program approval processes.
• 9. Knowledge of educator licensure, clinical placements, candidate assessment, or program completed outcomes.

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 09/18/2026

Closing Date