When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech’s Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students and employees as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently searching for an Assistant Director for Assessment for the Assessment and Professional Development team in Blacksburg, VA, to help support all 24 departments and units within Student Affairs. If you are an individual focused on educating and developing others with a passion for data, inclusion, continuous improvement, and a love of team collaboration, this could be the job for you!
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
You will…
1) Work with student affairs departments to advance a division-wide culture of assessment through consultation, instruction, and professional development, supported by the philosophy of collaboration and commitment to equity and inclusion.
2) Using strong time, project, and event management skills, plan, coordinate, and facilitate small and large-scale assessment learning opportunities for employees to advance their knowledge and skill set related to data collection and analysis, interpreting results to measure effectiveness, and utilizing results to make data-informed decisions about student learning and administrative processes.
3) Coach colleagues on how to apply their data to measure and advance their unit’s mission, goals, and outcomes, strategic plan, and divisional priorities, all through the lens of equity and inclusion.
4) Create and administer divisional surveys; analyze and identify patterns in institutional data; make recommendations for strategies and actions to align with university and divisional initiatives.
5) Manage access and training related to Assessment Solutions (assessment planning and reporting tool); including overseeing the division’s assessment cycle which includes each department’s annual assessment plans.
6) Report directly to the Director of Assessment and Professional Development.
7) Co-supervise the graduate assistant and assessment intern.
8) You’ll be offered a base compensation package starting between $60,000 and $70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) STUDENT AFFAIRS: For our students and ourselves, Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The team in Assessment and Professional Development (APD) is committed to continuous improvement which is why they have worked with their colleagues across the Student Affairs division to build departmental assessment capacity.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs, educational research, or related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and evaluation, planning, data collection, and reporting.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience in curriculum development for educational programs.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of faculty, student affairs professionals, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into assessment.
• Experience analyzing large data sets.
• Advanced quantitative statistical analysis skills and experience.
• Experience with Anthology platforms.
• Experience in coordination and collaboration with internal and external partners in assessment matters.
• Experience with data visualization.
• Experience with Power BI or another data analytics tool such as Tableau.
Pay Band
AP Faculty
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000-$70,000
Review Date
7/6/2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
About Student Affairs
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stacey Duncan at staceyd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: June 21, 2023
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