Posting Information

Posting Number: PG193927EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Director of Assessment

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience ($90,000 – $100,000)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost – Office of Assessment and Accreditation

About the Department

The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is the Chief Academic Officer for North Carolina State University, which is by some measures, the largest of the 16 Universities in the UNC System. This office is responsible for the academic programs, policies, and budget affecting over 34,000 students in 10 colleges.

The Office of Assessment & Accreditation (OAA), within the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, supports NC State’s strategic mission by promoting continuous improvement, student success, and commitment to excellence through the facilitation of campus-wide assessment and accreditation processes. OAA leads the academic and administrative outcomes assessment processes, and works collaboratively with university stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive external program reviews. OAA is responsible for leading data collection and reporting for accreditation as well as facilitating the substantive change process for the institution.

OAA guides these efforts in congruence with NC State’s expectations for continuous improvement and excellence as well as with standards for compliance with specialized accreditors and our institutional accrediting body, SACSCOC.

Essential Job Duties

The Director of Assessment will be charged with supporting university wide efforts to enhance a culture of assessment focused on student and institutional success. The position is in a high-energy environment and the person in the role will need to have a background in educational assessment, strong interpersonal and creative problem solving skills. The Director should be flexible and detail oriented.

This position is based in the Office of Assessment and Accreditation and will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate and guide the administrative/educational support outcomes assessment process (e.g., Administrative Unit Outcomes Assessment).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to administrative/educational support, student learning outcomes assessment and program reviews.
• Provide training and support to staff, faculty, program directors, department heads, and associate deans in assessment methods, data collection techniques, and best practices for program assessment and improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership for the assessment process of the General Education competencies in collaboration with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) Assessment.
• Partner with DASA assessment to collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data related to the General Education competencies to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with the transition to and ongoing management of the assessment reporting software as well as maintaining the ongoing vendor partnership.
• Co-lead/direct various committees and councils led by the Office of Assessment and Accreditation (e.g., Administrative Assessment Council, Academic Assessment Council, etc.)
• Provide assessment guidance for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
• Assist with the narrative writing and collection of evidence for assessment-related standards and reporting for institutional accreditation.
• As needed, represent OAA on standing university committees.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree and more than one year of post-degree experience in higher education in the areas of assessment or student learning outcomes.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and best practices related to assessment in a higher education setting.
• Experience writing learning objectives, mapping program learning objectives to course objectives, and writing rubrics.
• Experience working with accredited academic programs.
• Experience supporting assessment of general education learning outcomes.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proficiency with software related to teaching and learning (learning management systems, assessment software, e.g., Blackboard/Anthology or comparable programs).
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, particularly through continuous improvement of educational outcomes.
• Effective communication skills, including diplomatic interpersonal communication with constituents.
• Experience in planning and conducting group and individual training and/or consultation sessions in a higher education setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required: No

Commercial Driver’s License required: No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 01/27/2025

Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 

Position Details

Position Number: 00108359

Position Type: EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events: Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID: 022901 – Office of Assessment and Accreditation

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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