Assessment Specialist

Assessment Specialist

McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Assessment Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified staff position. This appointment is available to begin immediately. Position Number: U99296 Unit:
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness Reporting Authority:
Director of Planning and Assessment Salary: $40,000, non-negotiable

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Assessment, the Assessment Specialist supports the University's commitment to student learning, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness by coordinating assessment processes, collaborating with faculty and staff on outcomes assessment, and supporting accreditation, curriculum management, and academic planning initiatives. This position provides guidance, data, training, and technical support to academic and administrative units while helping ensure compliance with accreditation standards and advancing a culture of evidence-informed decision-making.

Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled.

Application Process and Materials:
For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.

Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:
Stephanie Tarver at starver Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett at kdronett or

• Collaborates with academic and administrative units to develop assessment plans and learning outcomes for programs, courses, and co-curricular activities.
• Evaluates assessment plans and provides feedback to academic and administrative units.
• Assists the director of planning and assessment in the coordination of the assessment process, which includes setting timelines, collecting and managing assessment data according to timelines, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and institutional mission.
• Maintains current assessment information for assigned academic program coordinators and communicates regularly with coordinators regarding assessment plans, analyses, continuous improvement and related processes.
• Utilizes Xitracs compliance software to maintain and manage the assessment of all units and academic programs.
• Collaborates with Institutional Research to provide enrollment data, retention data, survey results, and student achievement data to program coordinators for inclusion in the analyses of assessment reports and plans for continuous improvement.
• Oversees data and artifact collection for general education assessment and provides feedback on general education assessment analyses to program coordinators.
• Prepares assessment and planning related reports as needed for internal and external audiences.
• Assists with developing and providing training and resources to faculty and staff to enhance their understanding of assessment practices and principles.
• Supports institutional accreditation activities by maintaining documentation, assisting with evidence collection, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
• Assists the director with the coordination and management of the University's curriculum and course development process using the Modern Campus Curriculum management software and other related tools.
• Assists the director with updating and producing the University's Academic Catalog using the Modern Campus Catalog management software.
• Assists the director with the training and supervision of student workers.
• Maintains current knowledge of higher education issues and best practices impacting the University.
• Serves on University committees as required by position or as requested.
• Completes other duties as assigned and assists fulfilling other ad hoc requests.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use software systems supporting assessment, planning, reporting, and other institutional processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively while contributing independently to departmental goals.

Preferred:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Understanding of regulatory processes for accreditation, governing boards, institutional policies, or other higher education planning and…