Assessment CoordinatorUniversity of Austin
The Assessment Coordinator plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and overseeing assessment strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness in both academic and non-academic units within the university. This role requires a blend of research and analytics experience to develop, implement, and oversee assessment strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and support continuous improvement initiatives across various university units.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design assessment strategies aligned with university goals and accreditation standards
- Oversee implementation of assessment tools and methodologies across academic and non-academic units
- Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment data to provide actionable insights for performance improvement
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations
- Train faculty, staff, and administrators on assessment best practices, data collection, and analysis techniques
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
- Identify opportunities to enhance assessment practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Foster collaboration and transparency among stakeholders involved in assessment activities
- Research emerging trends and integrate innovative assessment methodologies into university practices
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines
- Commitment to advancing a culture of assessment and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting in a higher education context
- Experience with higher education accreditation processes and standards•3 - 5 years
- Knowledge of assessment principles, methodologies, and best practices in higher education settings
- Master's degree or higher in relevant field (education, psychology, statistics, social sciences)
- Statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R, SAS)
As an academic community, UATX values both the wisdom of the past and the transformative potential of novel ideas. The University is dedicated to the preservation and transmission of humanity’s rich intellectual, scientific, artistic, and cultural inheritance. At the same time, UATX vigorously pursues the discovery, creation, and communication of new knowledge. Each of these endeavors depends on our fostering an environment of intellectual freedom and pluralism. UATX strives to build and sustain a community based on the lively clash of ideas and opinions.
UATX does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
- Competitive annual salary of $60k-$85k/yr depending on experience
- Benefits, etc.
