Associate Director

Howard University Position Listing

Job Title:

Associate Director of Assessment

Location:

Howard University Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Regular/Temporary:
Regular

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.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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Howard 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.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, education & University guidelines.

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.

May be responsible for supervising and directing work of undergraduate and graduate students.

Internal contacts include Deans, Department Chairs, staff, faculty, and students. External contacts include affiliated schools, national research centers, and assessment/student learning organizations.

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.

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…