Director of Assessment

Job Details

Job Location

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT

Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary / Purpose :

Under the direction of the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Assessment is responsible for overseeing academic assessment for the University. The position is responsible for ensuring that all academic programs follow the schedule established by the OIE and comply with all policies relating to academic program review in collaboration with the program faculty and academic deans. This position will coordinate and oversee the process for academic assessment in all degree programs and courses and provides a comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes across the college, in accordance with Standard 8 (Educational Effectiveness) of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). This position also facilitates and coordinates the University's academic assessment committee.

Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities :

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Works closely with the academic leadership team to ensure assessment plans are implemented and followed including submission of an annual assessment reports to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
• Coordinates the University's assessment committee including scheduling regular meetings and facilitating discussion of items related to the assessment of student learning.
• Provides supervision and leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the planning, program review, and assessment of all academic programs.
• Provides supervision and leadership in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, both internal and external, to drive University-wide planning and institutional decision-making.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and maintain a culture of evidence-based decision making to support the continuous improvement of student learning outcomes assessments using appropriate measures and indicators.
• Coordinates processes of program review and assessment across the University and ensures compliance with NECHE and other accrediting agency requirements.
• Represents the University at meetings and conferences, serves as a representative on committees, and other activities, makes presentations at meetings, workshops and events as assigned.
• Promotes internal and external communication of assessment results.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Systems.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Special Requirements :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX

Physical Activity None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands / fingers to handle / feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX

Lifting Requirements None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX

Vision Requirements :

XClose vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits :

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the university and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)