Senior Director of Assessment & Continuous Improvement

Gwynedd Mercy University; Gwynedd Valley (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Mercy University seeks a visionary Director of Assessment and Continuous Improvement. You will lead university-wide assessment initiatives, oversee human-subjects research compliance, and support accreditation efforts.

This role partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to turn data into improvement actions and strategic decisions. You will design and deliver development opportunities, drive culture of evidence-informed planning, and ensure alignment with Mercy values and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred for senior leadership.
• Significant experience in higher education assessment, accreditation, and institutional research.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead academic assessment activities across institutional levels.
• Provide oversight for IRB and human-subjects research compliance.
• Collaborate with deans, chairs, and administrators to use assessment data for improvement.
• Support accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with MSCHE and other bodies.
• Develop workshops and training to strengthen assessment literacy and impact.

Skills

Assessment leadership

Higher education experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

IRB processes

Assessment software

Survey tools

Job description

Gwynedd Mercy University seeks a visionary Director of Assessment and Continuous Improvement. You will lead university-wide assessment initiatives, oversee human-subjects research compliance, and support accreditation efforts.

This role partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to turn data into improvement actions and strategic decisions. You will design and deliver development opportunities, drive culture of evidence-informed planning, and ensure alignment with Mercy values and