Assessment & Planning Coordinator

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Job Posting

Title:

Assessment & Planning Coordinator

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUA ASA
- Institutional Research and Effectiveness (Rocaille Von Roberts ))

Work Location:

LSU
- Alexandria

Pay Grade:
Professional

• Assessment Coordination (30%)
  • Coordinate the university's annual assessment reporting process for academic programs, administrative and operational units, and student support services.
  • Provide consultation on the development of measurable learning outcomes, operational outcomes/key performance indicators, and assessment plans.
  • Review assessment reports and provide constructive feedback that promotes continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and communicate annual reporting schedules, deadlines and expectations.
• Training, Facilitation and Technical Support (20%)
  • Work with Academic Affairs and other stakeholders to co-design and facilitate workshops, webinars, and other professional development on topics such as assessment design, learning outcomes, operational outcomes, strategic planning and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver instruction through both in-person and virtual modalities.
  • Provide consultation, coaching and technical assistance for faculty and staff.
  • Maintain assessment documentation, templates, reporting guides, and institutional resources.
• Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement (20%)
  • Support institutional strategic planning initiatives and unit-level planning efforts.
  • Help translate institutional priorities into measurable assessment and planning activities, including measurable goals, objectives, and success metrics.
  • Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and collaborative improvement initiatives.
  • Support implementation of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Research, Data Analysis, and Reporting (20%)
  • Review best practices and conduct environmental scans relevant to student learning, student success, institutional effectiveness, and organizational performance.
  • Conduct key informant interviews and surveys, analyze institutional data and report findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
  • Other duties may include professional development, accreditation support and data governance.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in assessment, program evaluation, strategic planning or applied research.
• Experience facilitating workshops or professional learning.
• Experience with survey development and administration.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a growth environment.

• Candidates with experience in Institutional Research & Effectiveness…