What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Academic Assessment position at Conservatory of Music at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Associate Director of Academic Assessment Union Level Department Library - Administration Campus Stockton Posting Number 201303826P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. May require working non-traditional hours and travel.
Position End Date Open Date 09/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Associate Director of Academic Assessment supports faculty and academic programs across three campuses in designing and implementing academic assessment processes for continuous improvement of student learning and achievement. The Associate Director collaborates with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team to develop and facilitate teaching and assessment workshops, programs, and initiatives; provides expertise and support for faculty and other academic leaders in designing and implementing equity-centered, meaningful, manageable, and effective assessment of learning outcomes; communicates assessment activities’ purpose, processes, and findings to internal and external stakeholders; maintains current knowledge of national trends in education; and, engages in professional development that enhances the work of the university and contributes to national discussions around academic assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching. Constant verbal and written communication.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with the use of a computer, phone and other office equipment.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed during standard business hours. May require working non-traditional hours and travel.
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range $85,000 - $95,000/year Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title Associate Director of Academic Assessment Union Level Department Library - Administration Campus Stockton Posting Number 201303826P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. May require working non-traditional hours and travel.
Position End Date Open Date 09/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Associate Director of Academic Assessment supports faculty and academic programs across three campuses in designing and implementing academic assessment processes for continuous improvement of student learning and achievement. The Associate Director collaborates with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team to develop and facilitate teaching and assessment workshops, programs, and initiatives; provides expertise and support for faculty and other academic leaders in designing and implementing equity-centered, meaningful, manageable, and effective assessment of learning outcomes; communicates assessment activities’ purpose, processes, and findings to internal and external stakeholders; maintains current knowledge of national trends in education; and, engages in professional development that enhances the work of the university and contributes to national discussions around academic assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership and expertise in quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques and serves as a three-campus resource on assessment matters.
- Collaborates with CTL staff, faculty, and institutional partners to develop and implement programs, workshops, and resources that promote equity-centered, research-informed assessment practices and support continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
- Seeks multiple perspectives and advances dialog between students, faculty, and staff around goals, pathways, and evidence for student learning.
- Supports and develops resources for faculty and academic programs on outcomes and curriculum mapping.
- Manages university-wide assessment of program learning outcomes and undergraduate core competencies, including a university-wide assessment-focused committee.
- Helps departments and academic leaders align their assessment plans with university and program goals for student achievement, use findings for shared meaning and action, and integrate assessment in a productive way into their scholarly, instructional, planning, and program review activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same or similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework).
- Two (2) years of assessment experience in a post-secondary institution.
- One (1) year experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Doctorate or terminal degree.
- Knowledge of assessment principles and tools in higher education and experience designing a variety of assessment measures, such as surveys, focus groups, rubrics, and benchmarking.
- Knowledge of methods for equity-centered assessment.
- Ability to tell stories with data and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences.
- Classroom teaching experience and familiarity with the needs, challenges, and practices of college students and instructors.
- Experience developing and facilitating faculty development programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty and staff working in multiple disciplines and serving various functions, including the Offices of the Provost and Institutional Research.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to design and manage projects independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills and fluency in a variety of job-related software programs (e.g., MS Office suite, statistical software, learning management system, assessment management system) and able to learn new programs as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex issues effectively and influentially to a variety of internal and external audiences.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching. Constant verbal and written communication.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with the use of a computer, phone and other office equipment.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed during standard business hours. May require working non-traditional hours and travel.
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range $85,000 - $95,000/year Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- University of the Pacific Website
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- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
- Chronicle of HIgher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- EDUCAUSE
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
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- Pacific Employee
- Personal Referral
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- Publication or website from a professional organization
- Sacramento Bee
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Stockton Record
- Agency Referral
- Other Online Job Board
- * Do you have a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of assessment experience in a post-secondary institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
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