Assessment Coordinator
Greensboro, NC 
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Position Number 999975
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:
  • General Education Assessment processes: Establish a consistent assessment process for the General Education program, called Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC). The university has as assessment process, based on application of rubrics, that needs to be maintained and enhanced as needed. Processes need to be defined with support of the faculty, documented, and supported throughout the life of the MAC.
  • Data Gathering Activities: Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and administrators to gather evidence of student learning achievement in the General Education program, called Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC). Guide faculty, staff, and administrators with sound assessment and data collection methodologies. Collect data on a regular schedule to ensure the University's ability to regularly evaluate the MAC.
  • Assessment Support: Work with the Director to review academic programs. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support current assessment activities and to assist in the measurement and use of program learning evidence. Help guide faculty, staff, and administrators toward sound assessment methodologies and data collection.
  • Assessment Resources: Produce resources for assessment of learning. Maintain an online presence related to academic assessment for campus.
  • Analysis of Data Sets: Determine, in conjunction with others, the most appropriate statistical analyses and conduct statistical analysis of data sets for the General Education program (MAC) and interpret analyses for technical and non-technical users.
  • Documentation of Assessment: Prepare written reports of professional quality for dissemination within the university. Prepare oral presentations of data results and findings as needed. Present data and analysis to a variety of internal and external audiences as needed. Maintain assessment documentation for the general education program. Contribute to accreditation responses.
  • Committee service: Serve on committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and two to four years of related experience, Master's degree with statistical data analysis/assessment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Two or more years of experience in general education and academic assessment, program evaluation, or institutional research.
  • Ability to effectively work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • High degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent decision making and organization skills; productive time management.
  • Professional commitment to responsibly secure and maintain confidential information.
  • Understanding of current issues in general education assessment, academic program assessment, and trends in higher education.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
1.000
Salary and Benefits
$58,800 - $70,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 4 years
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