Assessment Coordinator
- Employer
- University of Northern Iowa
- Location
- Cedar Falls, IA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Assessment, Accreditation & Compliance, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Category: P&S
Type of Position: Probationary
Full Consideration Date: Monday, October 15, 2018
Advertising Started on: Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Hiring Department: College of Education
Department: College of Education
Salary
Pay Grade: PS.120
Position Details
Percent of Time/Week: 100%
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Position Description: Supports the College of Education's (COE) and Educator Preparation data management and dissemination responsibilities; collaborates with faculty and staff to routinely analyze data; coordinates collection, analysis, and distribution of any departmental or college-wide and Educator Preparation data; coordinates data collection and writing for annual external reporting, including Title II and the State Annual report; coordinates with IT and Institutional Research and Effectiveness to maintain and improve UNITED (and related systems); conducts and coordinates psychometric studies to establish reliability and validity; and serves as a college and Educator Preparation representative on various councils and committees.
Education Requirements: Master's degree in higher education, educational research, assessment, measurement and statistics, instructional design, or a closely related field required.
Required Qualification: At least three years of demonstrated experience with diverse assessment methods; high degree of computer proficiency; experience collaborating on and providing leadership for projects; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated experience with organization-level continuous improvement initiatives and understanding of assessment systems and reporting required.
Desirable Qualifications: Doctorate in higher education, educational research, assessment, measurement and statistics, instructional design, or closely related field; experience working in a college or university setting; knowledge of and experience with P-12 and higher education assessment needs and processes; knowledge of instrument design and validation; and familiarity with analytics and statistical modeling and analysis preferred.
Online Application Required Documents
Application Type: This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Professional References: Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
Number of References: 3
Cover Letter: A plain text cover letter is required.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Contact Information
Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Contact: Mark Hecimovich - mark.hecimovich@uni.edu
Human Performance Ctr 3
Phone: 319-273-6477
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Apply through Institution's Website - link to website: https://jobs.uni.edu/
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Organization
About UNI
The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.
One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News and World Report has continuously ranked UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.
The university's attractive size, nearly 12,000 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. In addition to offering an exceptional undergraduate education, UNI provides a number of distinctive master's, specialist and doctoral programs. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.
Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education create a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.
Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.
For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
Community
The University of Northern Iowa is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls and Waterloo are friendly, affordable communities located approximately 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information, visit our Community Information page.
Employee Benefits
The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.
The benefits staff at the University of Northern Iowa manages the comprehensive benefits package, available to all eligible employees of the university. Benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. The university currently offers health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible-spending accounts and retirement plans as core benefits to eligible employees. In addition, the university also provides other benefits and services to help enhance employees' quality of life.
- Telephone
- 319-273-2503
- Location
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027 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls
IA
50614
US
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