Educational Effectiveness Coordinator

Dunwoody College of Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis is seeking an Educational Effectiveness & Assessment Coordinator who will coordinate program-level curricular and cocurricular assessment activities, support implementation of the college's assessment model, and help document insights to inform instruction and student support.

This part-time, on-site role emphasizes collaboration across departments, development of templates and resources, and timely reporting to foster continuous improvement in

Job description

Position Type:

Part time

Remote Type:

Onsite

Salary Range:

$25 - $30/hour

Job Shift:

Job Description:

Educational Effectiveness & Assessment (35%)

• Provide coordination, facilitation, and process support for program-level curricular and co-curricular assessment activities focused on improving student learning and profession-readiness while respecting program ownership of assessment priorities and decisions.
• Support implementation of Dunwoody's inquiry-based assessment model and Quality Indicators of Effective Assessment.
• Support programs as they interpret findings, document insights, and explore potential implications for instructional, curricular, and student support practices.
• Provide facilitation and process support for cross-functional learning inquiries related to student learning and profession-readiness.
• Support programs in documenting, reviewing, and revising program theories that describe how students develop profession-ready competencies.
• Support institution-wide curriculum mapping efforts by providing tools, templates, resources, and coordination assistance to academic programs.

Program Review Coordination (25%)

• Coordinate academic and selected co-curricular program review cycles.
• Coordinate operational components of the program review cycle, including maintaining and updating timelines, templates, guidance documents, and review processes.
• Assist programs in synthesizing evidence related to curriculum, assessment, student learning, profession-readiness, and student success.
• Assist programs in examining evidence and documenting opportunities for innovation, improvement, and future planning.
• Track and support follow-up on improvement actions identified through program review.

Learning Ecosystem Improvement (20%)

• Collaborate with instructional design, educational development, library, academic support, and other partners to connect programs with resources and expertise relevant to emerging teaching and learning needs.
• Support programs in incorporating Program Advisory Council feedback and other relevant perspectives into assessment, curriculum mapping, and program review.
• Facilitate opportunities for programs and institutional partners to share findings, practices, questions, and lessons learned from assessment and program review.
• Organize and communicate recurring themes emerging from assessment and program review to support institutional reflection and further inquiry.
• Contribute process support to cross-functional learning inquiries related to profession-readiness, student learning, and student success.
• Support development of summaries and communications that make existing evidence accessible and useful for reflection and decision-making.

Assessment Education & Support (10%)

• Participate in CITE programming and collaboratives related to teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Provide structured guidance, tools, and follow-up to support academic programs in developing meaningful assessment questions, plans, and evidence-gathering strategies.
• Support development, maintenance, and organization of a repository of templates, examples, and guidance materials.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance Support (10%)

• Support institutional accreditation and regulatory documentation related to assessment, educational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain organized records and evidence demonstrating improvement efforts.
• Assist in preparation of reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies - Align with HR's standard

• Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts responsibility for tasks and meets objectives and measures. Documents process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement. Works toward the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Adheres to Dunwoody's core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidence and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.
• Facilitation & Consultation: Guides productive conversations that help individuals and groups interpret evidence, consider multiple perspectives, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate learning into meaningful action.
• Inquiry & Problem-Solving: Uses inquiry, evidence, and reflection to support continuous improvement. Helps individuals and groups move from questions and evidence toward reflection, learning, and appropriate action.
• Communication: Organizes and communicates complex information in accessible, useful ways for different audiences and purposes.

Contribution to Educational Effectiveness

The Coordinator serves as a connector across Dunwoody's learning ecosystem, helping programs access resources, engage in inquiry, share learning, and sustain assessment and program review processes over time. Through this work, the position contributes to a culture of continuous learning and improvement that supports educational quality, profession-readiness, student success, and strong accreditation outcomes.