What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst and Program Developer position at Southern Adventist University?
The ideal candidate will work closely with faculty to develop or maintain program-specific curricular quality assurance systems, facilitate the collection of assessment data, and train and support students, faculty, and external stakeholders in the use of commercial platforms or other means used to collect assessment data.
">As an Assessment System Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing and presenting data as assessment outcomes relative to program objectives and accreditation standards. You will also schedule and chair assessment committee meetings, maintain records of actions taken in response to outcomes assessment, and coordinate with faculty to set outcomes and measures in support of the SEPC section of the University Planning and Assessment Report (UPAR).
">To succeed in this role, you must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills, with the ability to work with other employees in a team spirit, interact positively with students, office workers, faculty, administrators, and external shareholders, and maintain and report assessment information with integrity, sensitivity, and respect.
">Key Responsibilities:
- Develop or maintain program-specific curricular quality assurance systems.
- Identify assessment data needed to inform quality assurance and accreditation processes.
- Collect and analyze assessment data, using commercial platforms or other resources in coordination with eClass and other sources for assessment data.
- Train and support students, faculty, and external stakeholders in their use of the commercial platform or other means used to collect assessment data.
- Present data as assessment outcomes relative to program objectives and accreditation standards.
- Schedule and chair assessment committee meetings (four times yearly) for faculty review of outcomes assessments.
- Maintain records of actions taken in response to outcomes assessment.
- Monitor the effectiveness of actions taken or changes made.
- Coordinate with faculty to set outcomes and measures in support of the SEPC section of the University Planning and Assessment Report (UPAR).
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills required, along with competency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic skills with SPSS are helpful.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently, with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Reading, listening, and verbal skills must be at a level for effective communication regarding accreditation standards and guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience in accreditation processes and data analysis is desirable.
Working Conditions:
This position requires sitting or standing at a computer station for extended periods. Essential tasks are typically performed in an air-conditioned environment. Implementation of events may involve lifting up to 25 pounds and activities such as bending, standing, and walking. Events and accreditation visits may involve work outside normally scheduled hours.
