Associate Director

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University.Hiring staff \"for fit\" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health supportWork-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangementsFinancial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company matchProfessional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement pathsAdditional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company cultureJoin Howard University and thrive with us Howard University Position ListingJob Title: Associate Director of AssessmentJob ID:Location: Howard UniversityFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularHoward University MissionHoward University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students.Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.Position CompensationSalary commensurate with qualifications, education & University guidelines.Position InformationBASIC FUNCTION:This position takes a lead role in planning and assessment activities coordinated by Institutional Research & Assessment (IRA), under the Office of the Provost.Specifically, this position coordinates all surveys (external and internal) within IRA and coordinates all technology platforms.SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:May be responsible for supervising and directing work of undergraduate and graduate students.NATURE AND SCOPE:Internal contacts include Deans, Department Chairs, staff, faculty, and students.External contacts include affiliated schools, national research centers, and assessment/student learning organizations.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Facilitates engagement in and provides support and direction for the assessment of the general education curriculum.Designs, administers, and analyzes institutional surveys.Supports assessment and accreditation activities across the university through consulting, review, and technical support.Co-manages assessment platform for the university (Watermark), offering technical support, troubleshooting, updating users, and creating support material for users.Manages course evaluation platform (Course Evaluations & Surveys by Watermark) and coordinates with campus partners regarding its effectiveness and efficiency.Leads the administration, research and reporting related to university survey initiatives such as student engagement (NSSE), faculty survey (FSSE), First-Year experience (CIRP), Course Evaluations and internal university survey projects administered via Qualtrics.Serves as a central support unit for internal surveys across campus (Qualtrics training, survey consulting, survey creation and distribution for university leadership).Performs other duties as assigned.CORE COMPETENCIES:Working knowledge of the literature on learner-centered assessment and evaluation, general education, rubrics as an assessment tool, high impact educational practices, surveys, response rates, and best practices in higher education assessment.Experience executing a large-scale project successfully, from conceptualization through completion.Ability to take direction, assume increasingly independent responsibility, and provide appropriate follow up on project-based work.Ability to guide assistant director(s) and coordinator(s) to set deadlines, manage project completion, and develop staff.Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and reporting-writing skills.Ability to create visual analytics and performance dashboards.Ability to work in a collaborative environment.Experience with designing, administering, and reporting on data from surveys.Knowledge of social science research methods.Experience with curriculum or instructional design.Experience with a data management platform (e.g., Watermark/Taskstream, TracDat, Anthology/CampusLabs) and survey management tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Survey Monkey).Experience providing program accreditation support (e.g., AACSB, CAEP, SACSCOC, MSCHE) in a higher education setting.Experience using and manipulating data, including familiarity with statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and/or database (e.g., Access, SQL Server) software applications.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Master's degree in higher education or other discipline and a minimum of five years professional experience in academic outcomes assessment and/or institutional assessment and related activities within a higher education setting (preferably institutional research, faculty development, institutional effectiveness, or assessment).Alternatively, as faculty directly overseeing assessment functions or earned doctoral degree.Supervisory experience.Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.The university has the right to revise this position description at any time.This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability.Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at ******************.Compliance Salary Range Disclosure$90,000-$100,000