Director of Learning Outcomes & Assessment

William-Carey-University; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

William-Carey-University in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Director of Educational Outcomes under the Associate Dean, Assessment and Curricular Affairs. Leads development and continuous improvement of academic assessment and curriculum mapping across the DO curriculum, partnering with deans, faculty, and administration to reinforce evidence-based decisions.

The role advises assessment policy, oversees curriculum alignment, supports accreditation reporting, teaches in the DO curriculum, and provides

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education, higher education administration, educational measurement, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in higher education, with at least three (3) years in academic assessment, institutional effectiveness, or curriculum design.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing formal reports and delivering professional presentations.
• Familiarity with assessment management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the implementation of the university's Mission Statements and Institutional Plans.
• Provide vision and leadership for a comprehensive academic assessment and curriculum framework aligned with the strategic plan.
• Oversee the Office of Assessment.
• Collaborate with administration to translate assessment and curriculum data into action.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of learning outcomes across all four years of study.
• Maintain an auditable archive of assessment plans, curriculum maps, and improvement actions.
• Consult with faculty on designing course and program-level assessments.
• Design and deliver relevant workshops and consultations.
• Coordinate accreditation documentation for COCA and regional bodies.
• Collaborate with offices to align assessment findings with student progression data.
• Participate in faculty governance and committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Teaching experience

Familiarity with assessment platforms

Education

Doctoral degree in education or related field

Job description

William-Carey-University in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Director of Educational Outcomes under the Associate Dean, Assessment and Curricular Affairs. Leads development and continuous improvement of academic assessment and curriculum mapping across the DO curriculum, partnering with deans, faculty, and administration to reinforce evidence-based decisions.

The role advises assessment policy, oversees curriculum alignment, supports accreditation reporting, teaches in the DO curriculum, and provides