Assessment Analyst

Position Function:

The Assessment Analyst supports the demonstration of institutional effectiveness by implementing and collecting data regarding direct measures of student learning. Reporting to the Executive Director this position is responsible for executing research design and assisting in the development of assessment instruments to capture direct measures of learning facilitating institution-wide survey deployment and analysis and preparing clear reports to inform decision-making. The analyst works collaboratively across departments ensuring accurate data collection and reporting and helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary Grade:15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Annual Assessment Reporting: Assist in the planning coordination and execution of the institutions annual assessment reporting cycle.
2. Research Design for Assessment Instruments: Implement and refine valid and reliable assessment tools in consultation with faculty and program leaders to capture direct measures of student learning outcomes.
3. Survey Deployment: Facilitate institution-wide deployment of assessment surveys applying strategies to maximize participation and minimize survey fatigue among students faculty and staff.
4. Data Collection and Analysis: Collect clean and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources identifying trends and actionable insights to support continuous improvement.
5. Reporting and Presentation: Prepare and present summary reports of research findings using data visualization and narrative to inform program and institutional assessment practices. Incorporate research results into annual assessment plans.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide guidance to academic department heads and program faculty on effective practices for measuring student learning.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date on emerging trends in assessment data collection and survey methodology integrating best practices into institutional processes.
8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
Minimum: Bachelors Degree
Focus: Education Social Science Statistics or related field

Experience (yrs.)
Minimum: Two years
Focus: Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in relevant field.
Experience developing and implementing direct assessment measures for student learning outcomes.
Understanding of strategies to minimize survey fatigue and improve response rates.
Skill in creating engaging data presentations and summary reports for non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements related to institutional assessment and reporting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience in research design assessment program evaluation or institutional research in a higher education or related context.
2. Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis survey design and item response theory.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
4. Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Proficiency with data analysis tools and survey platforms.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and with individuals at all levels of the institution.
7. Commitment to ethical data practices confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive information.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Job frequently requires sitting reaching talking hearing handling objects with hands.
2. Job occasionally requires standing walking stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and
lifting up to 25 pounds
3. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: applicants must online at and attach a cover letter current resume and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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