Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

Job Category: Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Department/Office: Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Summary: 

The Director of Institutional Effectiveness/Assessment provides leadership and expertise in academic and administrative planning and assessment; general education/core curriculum assessment; and overall university planning and assessment activities. The director plays a critical role in accreditation and institutional research activities, and is responsible for institutional survey oversight. This position is a secondary leader for a highly visible office and carries with it a high degree of responsibility. The individual that occupies this position must be a) a collaborative individual who values working with faculty and other campus stakeholders; b) technologically savvy; and, c) flexible and able to adjust priorities in a fast paced, in-demand office.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Typical:

• Communicates assessment data, results, and analyses to the University community so as to inform pedagogical, curricular, and strategic decision-making.
• Work with appropriate committees and university personnel on the continual assessment of student learning outcomes of general education/core curriculum.
• Provides consultation to Academic Affairs to enhance annual assessments of academic programs with an emphasis on the assessment of student learning.
• Assist administrative and support service units across the university with planning and assessment.
• Provides expertise to the university community in the development and use of assessment tools such as surveys, focus groups, and rubrics.
• Provides leadership to the campus in current issues regarding assessment in higher education.
• Uses surveys and other data to inform assessment activities.
• Implement and oversee assessment technology.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.

Periodic:

• Assist in the preparation of narratives and supporting documentation on institutional effectiveness standards for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Continue to evolve and ensure that the OIRE is at the forefront of trends in higher education assessment and accreditation.
• Complies with all of Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required: 

3 years

Education Requirements: 

Masters

Preferred: Doctoral

Supervision: 

Reports To: Executive Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness 

How to apply: 

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Human Resources

humanresources@trinity.edu

Phone: (210) 999-7507; Fax: (210) 999-7542

One Trinity Place

San Antonio, TX 78212

Trinity University will post classified positions for 5 business days and professional positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran