Director of Assessment

Posting DetailsPosting DetailsPosting Number S14387P Working Title Director of Assessment Department COE-Academic Programs About the University of GeorgiaChartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.About The College/Unit/DepartmentAs the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education, with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/academic-programs/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule InformationStandard Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmAdvertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/13/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/15/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).USG Core Values StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Position InformationClassification Title Data Analyst III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experiencePreferred QualificationsA master’s degree in a related field or equivalent is preferred.Position SummaryThe position of the Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Continuous Improvement reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Programs. The staff member will oversee and manage assessment processes in the College of Education. This position will also support state and national program approval and accreditation, and internal university processes such as PRAC and annual student learning outcomes for the College.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or CompetenciesKnowledge of intermediate statistics, assessment and data management processesAbility to plan and lead training for adult and student learners Program evaluation and report writing skillsExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;Ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, and senior administrators; Personal and professional integrityStrong organizational skills;Self-starter, ability to work independently; Ability to manage time well and to multi-task;Flexibility (able to respond to requests for information on short notice); Knowledge of one or more disciplines in education;Ability to use technology to enhance administrative tasks; Embodies professionalism in all aspects of work life.Embodies professionalism in all aspects of work life.Physical DemandsStandard for office environment.Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policyBe advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.Background Investigation PolicyOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.Duties/ResponsibilitiesDuties/ResponsibilitiesAssessment LeadershipFacilitate workshops for faculty on developing and refining student learning outcomes.Coordinate annual assessment reporting cycles for academic and co-curricular units.Review and provide feedback on assessment plans and results submitted by departments.Develop templates and tools to support consistent assessment practices.Lead the implementation of a centralized assessment management systemPercentage of time 40 Duties/ResponsibilitiesProgram Review and Continuous ImprovementOversee the academic program review schedule and ensure timely completion.Develop guidelines and rubrics for evaluating program effectiveness.Facilitate review panels and feedback sessions with faculty and administrators.Track implementation of action plans resulting from program reviews.Promote use of assessment and review data in strategic planning and student learning.Percentage of time 20 Duties/ResponsibilitiesData Analysis and ReportingCollaborate with college, university, and external partners to analyze trends in student learning and program outcomes.Prepare dashboards and visualizations for academic leadership and other constituencies.Write executive summaries of assessment and accreditation findings.Respond to data requests from internal and external stakeholders.Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platformsPercentage of time 20 Duties/ResponsibilitiesCollaboration and Staff/Faculty DevelopmentProvide one-on-one consultations with program chairs on assessment strategies.Perform reliability and validity analyses, content validity studies, and trend analyses as needed to support data collection, reporting, and analysis.Participate in local and state conferences to stay current.Serve on institutional committees related to academic quality and planning.Foster cross-unit collaboration to integrate assessment into broader institutional goals.Percentage of time 10 Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide supervision and guidance for 5 staff members. Percentage of time 10Contact InformationRecruitment ContactContact DetailsFor questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name Stacey Nueharth-Pritchett Recruitment Contact Email sneuhart@uga.edu Recruitment Contact PhonePosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResume/CVCover LetterList of References with Contact InformationOptional Documents