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Assistant Director, Assessment

Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
Oxford, MS
Salary
Commensurate with experience

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The University of Mississippi seeks an Assistant Director, Assessment to provide leadership and expertise in designing and implementing assessment initiatives, to facilitate faculty development programs to advance the assessment of teaching and learning, and to promote the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion that lies at the heart of our university. This position is part of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, & Planning  and reports directly to the Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Examples of work to be performed and essential functions include:

  • Provides leadership in designing and implementing assessment initiatives.
  • Coordinates institutional effectiveness activities related to the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and general education including survey administration, data analysis, and use of assessment results.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations, including assessment results and relevant data, to support the General Education Committee and QEP Advisory Board strategic and operational planning and decision-making.
  • Assists faculty, programs, and departments with developing appropriate outcomes and selecting assessment techniques and tools for general education.
  • Advocates for assessment work as an important tool to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the university.
  • Generates, analyzes, and disseminates evaluation and research findings for assigned projects in curriculum, evaluation, learning outcomes assessment, the QEP, and general education.
  • Facilitates faculty development programs on effective assessment strategies and the assessment of teaching and learning with the goal of promoting inclusive teaching practices.
  • Prepares, interprets, and communicates complex statistical information to diverse audiences verbally and graphically via multiple media platforms.
  • Provides leadership in the area of institutional effectiveness by conducting workshops, making presentations, and serving as a consultant to departments in their assessment work.
  • Prepares, interprets, and communicates assessment findings to advance inclusive teaching and learning practices.

Minimum Qualifications and Search Information

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social science, research or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the University’s online application along with a letter of interest, a detailed current curriculum vita, and a list of 3-5 references to https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Director-of-Assessment-MS-38677/619132200/ .

Review of materials will begin February 10, 2020, and applications will be accepted until an adequate pool of candidates has been established or until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

About the University of Mississippi & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM) is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the group of R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 22,000 students, UM is the state's largest university. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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