Position Number | 999975 |
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Functional Title | Assessment Coordinator |
Position Type | Administration - Staff |
Position Eclass | EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning |
University Information | Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. |
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The mission of the Office of Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Program Planning (OAAAPP) is to support the University by leading activities related to University-wide accreditation and institutional effectiveness. To accomplish its mission, OAAAPP provides consultation, training, and administrative and technical support related to assessment, including General Education; internal and external academic program change procedures; SACSCOC compliance; and strategic planning activities for faculty and staff. |
Position Summary | The Assessment Coordinator will advocate for best practices and manage institutional effectiveness activities related to general education and support assessment processes related to academic programs. The ideal person for this position would have experience designing and implementing a General Education assessment program and monitoring its progress related to accreditation, as well as broad knowledge of academic assessment in higher education. They will be able to conduct statistical analyses of assessment data, and they will produce online resources to educate and communicate about assessment activities. This person's first priority will be to work in collaboration with the General Education Council to manage the assessment process for the new Gen Ed program that began in fall 2021. This person will also support the long-standing academic assessment process, working with faculty and support staff on individual efforts and the Student Learning Enhancement Committee on institution-wide continuous improvements in assessment processes. The Coordinator will report to the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Program Planning. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates | |
Preferred Qualifications | Earned Master's degree in program evaluation, assessment, measurement, educational research, psychology or related field desired. Candidates with a doctoral degree in one of these academic disciplines or a related field preferred. |
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Recruitment Range | $58,800 - $70,000 |
Org #-Department | Assess-Accred-Acad Prog Plan - 13301 |
Job Open Date | 04/08/2024 |
For Best Consideration Date | 04/15/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
FTE | 1.000 |
Type of Appointment | Permanent |
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. | |
Number of Months per Year | 12 |
FLSA | Exempt |