Learning Outcomes & Assessment Analyst

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks an Assessment Analyst to conduct research on learning assessment, institutional effectiveness, and policy evaluation. You will support data needs, analysis, and reporting for academic and co-curricular units, working under the Director of Assessment & Planning.

The role partners with the Office of Institutional Research and campus constituents to drive continuous improvement and ensure accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational or social/behavioral science/policy research from a regionally accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years designing and conducting educational research studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in collaborating with academic departments to develop and operate assessment programs, including data gathering, analysis, and summary feedback.
• Support faculty and administrators in developing assessment plans and using data for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate assessment plans with Institutional Research to provide data and analytical support.
• Collaborate with campus constituencies to promote an inclusive culture of assessment.
• Support alignment of campus programs that incorporate assessment activities.
• Stay current with best practices in assessment through memberships, journals, and meetings.
• Curate resource links for assessment practices and campus reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Learning outcomes

Data analysis

Project management

Data collection

Independent judgment

Education

Master's Degree in educational or social/behavioral science/policy research

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in research

Tools

Tableau

Canvas/Insights

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks an Assessment Analyst to conduct research on learning assessment, institutional effectiveness, and policy evaluation. You will support data needs, analysis, and reporting for academic and co-curricular units, working under the Director of Assessment & Planning.

The role partners with the Office of Institutional Research and campus constituents to drive continuous improvement and ensure accreditation readiness.