Director of Institutional Assessment

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 based on ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C-3 and experience

The Director of Institutional Assessment functions as part of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The director will promote continuous improvement, student success, and commitment to excellence through the facilitation of campus-wide assessment and accreditation processes. This position will lead the instructional and service unit outcomes assessment processes and work collaboratively with college stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive external and internal program reviews. The director is also responsible for leading data collection and reporting for both college-wide and program-specific accreditation. 

1. Identify and implement ways to improve assessment processes' efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Review academic program assessments, providing each area with customized formative and summative feedback.

3. Provide orientation, training, and support to departments in designing an effective assessment and program review process.

4. Supervise the technical aspect of assessment including management of databases, websites, data collection, and analysis of data.

5. Assisting in ensuring compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation requirements and program-specific accrediting bodies for accreditation and assessment.

6. Craft appropriate forms of storytelling to share internal and external areas of success and identify opportunities for greater effectiveness.

7. Assisting in the design and implementation of the QEP assessment plan in collaboration with the QEP Committees.

8. Identify and recommend solutions to streamline multiple accreditor demands for evaluation data. 

9. Designing assessment instruments including questionnaires, surveys, and rubrics.

10. Keeps abreast of current assessment best practices and disseminates that knowledge across the College.

11. Assisting in and serving on campus-wide assessment committees.

12. Leads the development and implementation of Unit Operational Plans.

13. Planning and assisting as needed with external and internal comprehensive program reviews including assistance with creating schedules, working with programs to develop review documents, and other support as needed. Ensuring all steps of the process are completed including meetings prior to the review, during the review, and post-review sessions and documentation.

14. Work with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness to prioritize and manage the College’s Strategic Plan and ensure individual units maintain alignment with strategic priorities and mission-related activities. 

15. Aiding in the support of and maintenance of an assessment software application.

16. Performing other duties as assigned.

Education:    Master’s degree required. A Master’s degree in Assessment or a related field is preferred.

Experience:   A minimum of one year of full-time related work experience in a college or university setting required. One year of full-time experience working with outcomes assessment preferred. 

Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Experience with outcomes assessment and assessment design
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and practices
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work efficiently under pressure and changing priorities
• Self-directed and visionary in overall areas of responsibility
• Self-directed learner
• Creative problem-solver
• Ability to work with diverse faculty and staff from multiple disciplines and functions
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system. Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources. Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position 
• Current resume 
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date. 
• Work experience verification* in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment, whether full time or part time, and position title(s). Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)

*A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. Verification is the responsibility of the applicant. Verification must be completed by the employer and returned to the applicant for uploading with the online application. Do not return the paper form to Human Resources.  

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of Jeff State. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. 

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Available Positions - Jefferson State Community College

www.jeffersonstate.edu

205.856.7764

205.856.8598