Assistant Director of Assessment & Institutional Research
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Claremont, CA Job Posting Title: Assistant Director of Assessment & Institutional ResearchJob Description: PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research advances Scripps College's mission and strategic plan by fostering a campus culture of evidence-based planning and decision-making to enhance the experience and support the success of all Scripps' stakeholders. One key role of A&IR at Scripps College is that of a data steward and our three major responsibilities include assessment & evaluation, external reporting, and accreditation. Our priority is meaningful data. We define this as data that provides insight and facilitates pathways to advance student success and enhance the entire Scripps community. Reporting to the Director of Assessment and Institutional Research, the Assistant Director will work collaboratively as a member of the A&IR team to facilitate overall assessment and evaluation, data collection, processing, and reporting, and institutional accreditation.Emphasis will be placed on facilitating and supporting curricular assessment at the institutional and departmental levels to help provide valuable and actionable insight focused on student learning outcomes. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This information is intended to be a description of the key responsibilities of the position.The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned. Assessment & Evaluation
Data Collection & External Reporting
Accreditation
Office/Team Support
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's degree required in the social sciences, statistics orin a related field, orany combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position. Two or more years of experience in an assessment and/or institutional research office is preferred. LICENSES / CERTIFICATES: None. OTHER HOURS, CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular status, full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position. The regular hours of the position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Salary rate range: $70,720-$83,000 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May supervise student employees. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; ability to balance multiple projects at concurrent times; attention todetails with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extendedperiods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Fingerdexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters.Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift andcarry short distances up to 20 lbs, for example to lift or move office supplies, files, booksand packages. At-Will Employment Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free toend the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law. |