Strategic Assessment & Planning Specialist

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University — Alexandria campus seeks an Assessment & Planning Coordinator to support planning and assessment activities that improve student learning, success, and institutional effectiveness. You will coordinate annual assessment reporting, develop measurable outcomes, and facilitate workshops for faculty and staff.

The role involves data analysis, environmental scans, and collaboration across units to translate priorities into actionable plans and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Program Evaluation, Public Administration or related field.
• Two years of assessment, program evaluation, strategic planning or applied research experience.
• Experience facilitating workshops or professional learning.
• Experience with survey development and administration.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the university's annual assessment reporting process for academic programs, administrative units, and student services.
• Provide consultation on measurable outcomes, KPIs, and assessment plans.
• Review reports and give feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain and communicate annual reporting schedules, deadlines and expectations.
• Co-design and facilitate workshops, webinars, and professional development on assessment design and planning.
• Deliver instruction in-person and virtually, provide coaching and technical assistance.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and translate priorities into measurable activities.
• Conduct environmental scans, analyze data, and report actionable recommendations.
• Assist with accreditation support and data governance as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Survey design

Program evaluation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Nuventive Improve

Watermark

Power BI

Tableau

SPSS

Stata

R

Job description

Louisiana State University — Alexandria campus seeks an Assessment & Planning Coordinator to support planning and assessment activities that improve student learning, success, and institutional effectiveness. You will coordinate annual assessment reporting, develop measurable outcomes, and facilitate workshops for faculty and staff.

The role involves data analysis, environmental scans, and collaboration across units to translate priorities into actionable plans and continuous improvement efforts.