• Job Description

  Req#: R1003429

  IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
  • The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
  • Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

  Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

  Job Description

  SUMMARY :

  Reporting to the Associate Director, Assessment and Accreditation, the Senior Assessment Coordinator facilitates and provides support with the implementation, ongoing development, and integration of an effective student learning outcomes assessment process at the University and ensures that this process is consistent with the campus culture, and useful for improving academic programs and services. The coordinator is responsible for overseeing assessment programs, analyzing data, training faculty, guiding curriculum mapping, and managing assessment processes.

  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the Student Learning Outcomes assessment process for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs.

  • Regularly review graduate and undergraduate programmatic assessment plans in Nuventive, identify areas of concern, and implement appropriate measures to drive improvement.

  • Develop and maintain a university-wide calendar of all accreditation requirements/deadlines (institutional and specialized accreditation activities) to ensure compliance.

  • Provide consultative guidance to faculty and staff across the university to develop and implement effective academic assessment plans.

  • Review and provide feedback to academic assessment reports.

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation requirements for assessment.

  • Produce descriptive-level data needed to advance assessment work at the Department and College/School level.

  • Develop regular reports and presentations on accreditation outcomes for a variety of audiences including full reports, executive summaries, power point presentations and videos.

  • Participate in the construction and/or management of academic dashboards that advance academic excellence through assessment.

  • Coordinate the assessment committees for the Office of the Provost and the Colleges/Schools.

  • Develop and deliver assessment training sessions, workshops, and webinars for faculty, staff, administrators, and students.

  • Assist with promoting university-wide student learning outcomes assessment to the next level through organizing various on campus assessment events and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

  QUALIFICATIONS :

  REQUIRED :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Minimum of three years of direct assessment/accreditation experience in higher education or related field.

  • Ability to work with diverse faculty and staff from multiple disciplines and functions.

  • Knowledge of Program Assessment planning including, Student Learning Outcomes, Program Goals, appropriate Assessment Measures and Curriculum.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships.

  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Team-management and leadership skills.

  PREFERRED :

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or currently working towards a master’s degree in an education related discipline.

  • Best practices in teaching and assessment (including different delivery modalities and sensitivity to program differences).

  • Knowledge of Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standards.

  • Experience with Canvas platform and Nuventive Improve software.

  PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

  Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction.

  Department

  Academic Affairs/Academic Programs and Assessment

  Position Type

  Professional - Non-Faculty

  Contact Information:

  For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu.

  EEO/AA Statement

  Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

  Additional information can be found on the website at
  www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

  Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

  Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

• About the company

  Montclair State University is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, with parts of the campus extending into Little Falls, New Jersey.

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