Assessment Manager

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:Assessment Manager----Hiring Department:Academic Affairs----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Feb 19, 2025----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesAcademic Affairs supports teaching and learning excellence, educational ventures, and strategic initiatives that broaden the effectiveness and extend the impact of the University's academic mission. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of applied researchers that leads university efforts related to accreditation, assessment, and research on the student learning experience. We value people with a desire to learn new skills and a demeanor that views challenging problems as opportunities for insight.This position provides life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week.Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.PurposeThe Assessment Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assessment activities across the university, especially focusing on service and support units, administrative units, and the Core Curriculum. They will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to uphold compliance with university policy, state law, and accreditation requirements and contribute to applied research projects that leverage data and technology for real improvements to the Longhorn learning experience.Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of reporting processes for outcomes assessment in service and support units, administrative units, and the Core Curriculum; support processes for student learning outcomes assessment in degree programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in all areas to (1) align assessments with state, institutional, and unit level outcomes, (2) assess them rigorously, and (3) seek improvements based on analysis of the results.
• Serve as a central point of contact for assessment-related inquiries, offering expertise in a variety of assessment and research methods.
• Manage and maintain secure and accurate documentation on all aspects of assessment operations, including policy and procedure formulation, institutional and unit-level reports, and innovation projects.
• Develop and manage campus-wide assessment technologies and resources; collaborate with vendors to ensure that assessment management systems are user-friendly, cost effective, and produce viable reports.
• Design and deliver training on good practices in assessment and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Assist in formulating and updating internal policies for academic and non-academic assessment that align with state and federal law and accreditation requirements.
• Contribute meaningfully to new or ongoing applied research projects on the student learning experience.Required QualificationsIt's possible that no single candidate will offer all desired qualifications - above all else, we're looking for someone with a foundation in higher education assessment and an eagerness and ability to learn new skills and solve dynamic problems in an encouraging and expansive environment.
  • Master's degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in higher education assessment or institutional effectiveness.
  • Proven record in designing and implementing assessment processes, conducting analyses, and using data-driven insights for program improvement.
  • Proven organizational aptitude and attention to detail, including experience managing multiple projects and maintaining comprehensive documentation for institutional accreditation and compliance.
  • Proficiency with assessment management systems and familiarity with learning management systems.
  • Proficiency with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and visualization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating training materials or guides.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators across an institution.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams or committees.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriatePreferred Qualifications
    • Ph.D. in education, higher education administration, or a related field.
    • Prior experience developing assessment policies and procedures at the institutional level.
    • Prior experience with the Nuventive assessment management system and/or Canvas learning management system.
    • Proficiency with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
    • Experience with program evaluation frameworks for administrative or non-academic units.
    • Prior knowledge and experience with UT Austin processes, policies, programs, or technologies.Salary Range$72,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
      • Work performed in standard office conditions.
      • Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.Required Materials
        • Resume/CV
        • Letter of interest
        • Three professional work references with their contact information, including email addresses; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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          • [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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