Director of Assessment
Job Description
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Position Details
The Director of Assessment (DA) will maintain and work to improve the existing student learning-outcomes assessment process for all academic departments and support units in the Division of Academic Affairs. The DA will work with the Provost and the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs to establish policies and guidelines for a robust, university-wide program of assessment.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Division of Academic Affairs on student learning outcomes assessment for academic programs, academic support programs, and general education to ensure robust, methodologically sound assessment processes.
Leads assessment workshops, presents to constituents, and provides hands-on sessions to promulgate a culture of assessment.
Conduct the annual meta-assessment to ensure assessment practices meet the standards of external constituents including national, regional, local grant providers, and specialized accreditors, and other areas where learning outcomes assessment is required.
Provide leadership to Academic Affairs for annual reporting and planning purposes.
Oversee and provide guidance for the Watermark system as it applies to learning outcomes assessment.
Oversee the academic program review process for Academic Affairs.
Facilitate the development of assessment measures and processes that support continuous improvement.
Provide training, consultation, and support to faculty and staff on assessment methodologies, data collection, and analysis.
Work with units utilizing rubric-based assessment to calibrate and validate rubrics.
Provide statistical support to units requiring assistance, e.g., calculation of interrater reliability when necessary.
Maintain and improve the data visualization for meta-assessment to communicate assessment audits to leadership.
Qualifications
Master’s degree required in relevant field. Doctoral degree preferred.
Seven (7) years of experience with assessment, accreditation, and student learning outcomes in higher education.
Demonstrated experience with a regional accreditor’s process, standards, and requirements.
Demonstrated experience in developing assessment planning processes or templates.
Demonstrated track record of successful project management and cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrated understanding of basic statistical knowledge and software.
Ability to lead in a decentralized, team-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Required attachments
Detailed cover letter and curriculum vita
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload a detailed cover letter and curriculum vita outlining your qualifications for this position at time of application submission.
Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Evenings and weekends as required
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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