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Position Title
Director of Student Affairs Assessment
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
Position Number
092491
Department
Assoc VC-Financial Mgmt - 340000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in an assessment or measurement discipline, students affairs and higher education, data analytics, statistics, or related field
Three years of experience in data collection, analysis, and communicating results to individuals with a broad range of competencies in assessment and measurement
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen and engage with staff at various levels across the division and institution
Understanding of the assessment process in a higher education context
Experience successfully managing multiple measurement projects simultaneously, ideally in a higher education setting
Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative measurement and experience in survey design, data analysis, and statistical reporting are essential
Strong writing and computer skills with the ability to summarize and present complex analysis of data to varied audiences and constituents
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in an assessment or measurement discipline, students affairs and higher education, data analytics, statistics, or related field
Professional experience in the field of student affairs
Experience developing and leading the assessment efforts in a student affairs or academic affairs division
Experience with data software packages, such as Tableau*, PowerBI, SPSS, SAS, R
Experience with advanced Survey platforms, such as Qualtrics*, Baseline
Experience with Anthology's Engage* platform
Experience with third-party functional area software packages, such as Fusion, Handshake, Maxient, Slate, or StarRez
*Heavily used in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Data Warehouse
Oversee the data architecture for the division with the Division of Student Affairs Data Warehouse, which includes how data is managed from collection to storage and transformation, working very closely with IT on the latter
Work closely with departments on their administrative processes to balance data collection needs alongside unit-level operational needs
Manage the Anthology Engage data architecture (e.g., branches, organizational types and categories, position templates, event categories)
Build Tableau workbooks and dashboards that expedite access to high-quality data to inform decision-making and storytelling efforts
Surveys
Lead and implement a strategic measurement plan for the division by leveraging national studies (e.g., Skyfactor/Benchworks Campus Climate Survey, Skyfactor/Benchwork Functional-Area Surveys, Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership)
Lead and implement local surveys, such as the Orientation, Welcome to App, App Experience Surveys to (a) study student needs, characteristics, satisfaction, and personal development and (b) provide requested information to students via email
Data Visualization and Analysis
Regularly disaggregate data to examine how initiatives related to student success and wellbeing can be improved
Student Learning
Lead the assessment process and support Assessment Fellows for the Divisional Educational Priorities, which guide the learning and development outcomes that can result from engaging in programs and services across the division
Collaborate with the Program Director for the Student Affairs Administration Master's program to have course projects support the advancement of student learning and development aims, goals, and outcomes in the division while providing graduate students strong learning opportunities. Serve as a primary point-of-contact to determine/understand the needs of the division as it relates to course projects.
Accreditation Requirements
Coordinate the AES Continuous Improvement Reports and PCR process for every unit in the Division to comply with IRAP requirements for accreditation
Relationships
Serve as a resource person and mentor for Student Affairs staff as they develop their assessment and measurement skills, with a particular focus on identifying the appropriate measurement strategy
Represent Student Affairs with University assessment initiatives, committees and workgroups, including serving as the Division's day-to-day liaison to IRAP
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$90,000 - $95,000
Physical Demands of Position
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
12/09/2024
Closing Date
03/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
12/10/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
03/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration please provide the following:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
A list of references may be provided in the body of the application
Search Chair Name
Traci Royster
Search Chair Email
roystertd@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49018
Posting Number
201501542P
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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