Assessment Coordinator
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Job no: 531134
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Executive VP & Provost
Department: Analytics & Institutional Effective
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Other, Data Analytics / Security
Under the supervision of the Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness (IE), works collaboratively with other professional staff in IE to advance the University’s continuous improvement efforts. Assists in the development, implementation, and data analysis of national and institutional level surveys and assists in the implementation of the University’s course evaluation process. Assists in the review and implementation of assessment strategies related to academic degree programs, administrative units, academic program review, and general education assessment. Helps with regional accreditation and state mandates regarding institutional effectiveness. Assists in the establishment and implementation of assessment goals and strategies for the unit.
• Master’s degree in a related field such as Educational Research or Evaluation, or a master’s degree with experience in a field related to institutional research, assessment, or program evaluation.
• Knowledge of measurement, data analysis, research design, and survey methodologies.
• Evidence of independent and creative thinking in research.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse, collegial, and consultative team environment.
• Doctoral degree in related field.
• Experience in outcomes assessment and related activities in higher education.
• Experience with processes involved with IRB project approval.
• Experience with state or regional accreditation requirements related to institutional effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of SAS, SPSS, R, or comparable statistical analysis program.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, PowerBI), survey software platforms (e.g., QuestionPro, Qualtrics), and/or course evaluation software (e.g., Course Evaluations and Surveys, Explorance Blue).
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Annabelle Fuselier at afusilie@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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