Assistant Director for Assessment & Research

Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Position Summary: With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.FAU is seeking an Assistant Director for Assessment Research - Boca Raton, FL.The Assistant Director for Assessment and Research reports to the Director for Assessment and Research. The position supports the director in coordinating the Division's assessment practices and processes including leveraging student data and assessment systems to improve institutional l effectiveness and student success. The person will analyze data from various assessments and share the results with staff and administrators in their efforts to continually improve practice. The person will also assist in strategic planning for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.Summary of Responsibilities Include:Assist in the development and execution of surveys, as well as other student data collection techniques: including focus groups, interviews, etc. This also includes related response analysis, across the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and other areas across the institution as needed.Leverage departmental, divisional, and institutional datasets to assist in the construction of interactive dashboards and visual representations of departmental-level reporting to assist in strategic planning.Support Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in the development of assessment projects and measurement tools that promote continuous improvement.Maintain liaisons with student support units outside of the Division of Student Affairs (to assure the effective coordination of assessment and evaluation activities.Coordinate, clean, and maintain assessment databases, records, and related course materials.Assist the Director of Assessment and Research in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of specific research studies when requested.Support the Director of Assessment and Research in the development of staff workshops to improve culture of assessment.Participate in all aspects related to divisional and related-institutional strategic planning initiatives.Maintain the office website content and profile.Perform other duties and projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.Salary:$40,000 - $48,000 per yearCollege or Department:Student Affairs Assessment and ResearchLocation:Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., some nights and weekends.Application Deadline: 2022-07-18-07:00Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result to disqualification.

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