Instructional Srvc Director - Assessment Director

Maricopa Community College district; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

ASRS Pension

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) seeks an Instructional Services Director - Assessment Director to lead college-wide assessment and program review. The role collaborates with faculty and academic affairs leaders to strengthen assessment practices and use results for improvement, reporting to the Office of Academic Affairs.

The candidate will chair the Assessment Leadership Team, guide work teams, and ensure documentation and reports meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education, organizational development or directly related field with four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) years of management and supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate the assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, program, general education, and institutional levels.
• Provide leadership for college-wide assessment, academic program review, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Chairs the college Assessment Leadership Team and supports Department Assessment Coordinators in sustaining high-quality assessment efforts.
• Coordinate APR documentation and reporting and monitor completion, recommendations, and follow-up.

Skills

Leadership experience

Assessment leadership

Collaboration with faculty

Team management

Education

Master's Degree in education/organizational development or related field

Job description

Instructional Srvc Director - Assessment Director

Job ID: 323310

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $85,189.46 - $110,746.50/annually, DOE

Grade: 121

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar: 12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award‑winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time


• 20 Paid Observed Holidays


• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage


• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions


• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)


• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents


• Annual Professional Development Funding


• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars


• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter


• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services


• Pre-Retirement Planning Events


• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Assessment Director provides college-wide leadership for student learning outcomes assessment, academic program review, and related continuous improvement processes. The Director leads the collaborative development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to assessing student learning outcomes at the course, program, general education, and institutional levels, with a primary focus on supporting faculty-led assessment efforts.

Working within the Office of Academic Affairs and reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director provides leadership for college-wide assessment, academic program review, and continuous improvement efforts. In collaboration with faculty, academic affairs leaders, the Center for Teaching and Learning, department leads, and other college stakeholders, the Director develops and supports processes that use evidence to improve teaching and learning, strengthen academic programs, and advance institutional effectiveness.

The Director chairs the college Assessment Leadership Team, leads assessment work teams, including the Department and General Education Assessment Coordinators. Through collaboration, professional development, and ongoing consultation, the Director works to strengthen assessment practices and promote the meaningful use of assessment results for improvement.

50% - Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Leadership

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive approach to the assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, program, general education, and institutional levels.


• Provide strategic short- and long-term planning and direction for assessment activities to promote effective practices and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and accreditation expectations.


• Provide leadership and support to faculty, staff, and administrators in developing student learning outcomes, implementing meaningful assessment practices, and using assessment results to improve teaching and learning.


• Chairs the college Assessment Leadership Team, lead assessment work teams, and support Department Assessment Coordinators in sustaining high-quality assessment efforts.


• Maintain the college's assessment repository and associated documentation.


• Facilitate assessment plans and reports and prepare the annual college assessment report.

30% - Academic Program Review Leadership

• Work with academic leadership to coordinate and support the college's academic program review (APR) process, including establishing timelines, providing guidance and resources, supporting faculty and academic leaders throughout the review, and promoting the use of program review findings for continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with academic affairs leadership to develop and maintain APR guidance, templates, training, and other resources that promote meaningful and consistent program review practices.


• Collaborate with OIE and other college and district partners to provide data and evidence needed for program review and support faculty and academic leaders in interpreting findings and identifying improvement actions.


• Coordinate APR documentation and reporting and monitor completion, recommendations, improvement actions, and follow-up.

20% - Assessment Capacity Building and Institutional Improvement

• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and academic leadership to support the effective integration of assessment, academic program review, planning, and institutional improvement processes.


• Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to facilitate faculty and staff professional development related to student learning outcomes assessment and academic program review.


• Develop and maintain training materials, guides, templates, and other resources to support faculty and staff participation in assessment, academic program review, and continuous improvement activities.


• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and other feedback activities to identify faculty, staff, and student perspectives on assessment, program review, and continuous improvement processes.


• Represent the college to external agencies, partners, and professional organizations at meetings and conferences related to assessment, academic program review, continuous improvement, and accreditation; develop and maintain partnerships that advance effective institutional practices.


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, organizational development or directly related field and four (4) years of experience in areas such as planning, developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating instructional services programs which experience includes two (2) years of management and supervisory experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A.Full-time college-level teaching experience.


• B.Leadership experience in the development, implementation, and assessment of student learning outcomes.


• C.Experience designing, coordinating, or improving course, program and general education student learning outcomes assessment processes.


• D.Experience with accreditation and academic program review, including applying accreditor criteria and standards to assessment and continuous improvement practices.


• E.Experience collaborating with faculty and academic leaders within a shared governance environment.


• F.Experience conducting research, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, using findings to inform academic improvement, and communicating assessment results


• G.One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid‑May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid‑May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days


• Some evenings and weekends required to attend college events/activities


• Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor


• May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location


• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense


• MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before October 16, 2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: \"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.\"

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.