Associate Director of Assessment

Position: Associate Director of Assessment

Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job : 1288

# of Openings: 1

Job Title :
Ass ociate Director of Assessment

Classification :
Professional

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department :
Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

Reports:
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning

FLSA Status :
Exempt, Salaried

The Associate Director of Assessment supports the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of institutional assessment practices across the university. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and academic leadership to advance student learning outcomes assessment, periodic review, and data-informed decision-making in alignment with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

The Associate Director contributes to institutional effectiveness initiatives, including accreditation efforts, and plays a key role in fostering a culture of evidence-based planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

• Support and help lead institution-wide student learning outcomes assessment efforts, promoting effective and sustainable practices for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to design, implement, and improve assessment strategies for academic, administrative, and student success units
• Provide consultation and assistance on assessment design, methodology, data collection, and analysis
• Partner with faculty governance and campus stakeholders to support the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement
• Develop, facilitate, and deliver workshops and training on assessment practices for academic, administrative, and student success units
• Support and help coordinate the university’s academic, administrative, and student success periodic review processes
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing processes that align annual assessment and periodic review with institutional planning and improvement priorities
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data to inform decision-making and strategic planning
• Maintain and support the use of assessment management systems and reporting tools
• Develop reports, dashboards, and communication materials that translate data into actionable insights
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate use of institutional data
• Contribute to accreditation-related activities, including documentation, reporting, and compliance efforts (e.g., Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
• Support and ensure alignment of assessment and program review processes with accreditation standards
• Support the faculty course evaluation process
• Develop and maintain assessment resources, including manuals, guides, and training materials
• Serve on institutional committees, as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

2–5 years of professional experience in higher education, institutional research, assessment, or a related area

Knowledge of assessment methodologies, including student learning outcomes assessment, survey research, and program evaluation

Knowledge of higher education accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement practices

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in Education, Higher Education, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
• A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration based on the applicant’s credentials
• Experience in the methodologies of evaluation, student learning outcomes assessment, survey research
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong written,…