Assessment Coordinator

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Position Summary

The Assessment Coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping the institution's approach to assessment, working with faculty and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate student and program level assessment while also supporting the broader efforts of the CTLA through necessary data support. This position ensures the alignment of course, program, and college outcomes with accreditation standards and institutional goals. The role will also focus on the collection, analysis, and reporting of assessment data to inform curriculum design, continuous improvement, and professional development while fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making in academic practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assessment and Data Management

• Collect, analyze, and report on assessment data at the course, program, and institutional levels to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and oversee Program Assessment and Program Review on the college wide level.
• Coordinate with CTLA Director, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and other stakeholders to ensure the alignment of assessments with accreditation and institutional goals.
• Work with Student Affairs in the development of a Co-Curricular assessment plan.
• Manage and enhance assessment systems, ensuring they are effective in tracking and reporting data.
• Effectively use data systems to support professional development efforts on campus.
• Provide expertise in the use of data for program-level assessments/reviews and institutional strategic planning.
• Coordinate with greater college assessment efforts as an ex-officio member on the College Learning Outcome (CLO) committee.
  
  

Program Support & Consultation

• Serve as a resource for programs in the design and implementation of high-quality assessment.
• Assist in integrating research-based assessment practices and tools into and across programs.
• Provide one-on-one and group consultations on assessment best-practice, including the use of academic technologies to collect and analyze data.
• Assist in providing data to further the broader mission of the CTLA, particularly in the area of professional development at the program level.
• Partner with faculty liaisons to identify and address common instructional challenges, developing scalable solutions for faculty across disciplines.
  
  

Training & Workshop Facilitation

• Design and deliver training sessions on effective assessment practices, focusing on data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops and provide ongoing support for faculty, program directors and chairs for assessment best practice.
• Assist the CTLA Director in other workshops and training as needed.
  
  

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the CTLA Director and Instructional Designer to align assessment tools with Learning Management Systems (Brightspace) and instructional design best practice.
• Ensure that assessments align with institutional priorities such as general education outcomes, College Learning Outcomes (CLO) and specialized accreditation standards (though not limited to those areas).
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of assessment systems and practices, providing actionable recommendations for improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree (Masters or above required)
• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience with designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment systems and practices (in higher education preferred)
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Proficiency in technology systems for data management and assessment (eg. learning management systems)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to collect, analyze, and present complex data clearly, using data visualization to make findings accessible and actionable.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, with a focus on reducing bias in assessment design and delivery.
• Experience in the development and delivery of faculty professional development related to assessment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.