Summary
Under the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Assessment Coordinator helps to facilitate institutional assessment processes and ensure program adherence to institutional, state, federal, and accreditation policies. This role supports data collection, analysis, and communication with faculty, staff, and stakeholders for processes including the assessment of student learning outcomes, the assessment of unit goals, faculty credentialing, and accreditation reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of Institutional Effectiveness with assessment and continuous improvement processes, reviews, and activities, including the collection of annual assessment reporting and faculty credentialing information.
- Maintains information in the university’s assessment management system, the Nuventive Improvement Platform.
- Coordinates the maintenance and movement of faculty files for reporting required by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to document faculty credentials, including maintenance of the Xitracs database.
- Serves as a resource for assessment and faculty credentialing tools and processes to faculty and staff as it pertains to the institution’s assessments, accreditation reporting, and other related activities.
- Creates and updates institutional effectiveness resources, instructional guides, and training materials.
- Assists with data collection, analysis, and reporting for assessment initiatives.
- Provides support with compiling information, preparing for, and completing SACSCOC required reporting (e.g., Fifth Year Interim Report, Reaffirmation Compliance Certification, etc.), TAMUS and THECB reporting needs, and with related office functions.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of requirements of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Southern Association of College and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) related to program approvals and substantive change, assessment reporting and program review, and accreditation requirements.
- Represents the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, both internally and externally.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two years of related experience. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of computer databases and word processing. Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to: Ability to work and communicate collaboratively with others.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
- Physical Requirements: None
- Other Requirements: None
Preferred Education / Skills / Experience
Master’s degree preferred. Higher Education work experience. Experience working with departments on campus (e.g. Graduate School, Registrar's Office, Bursar's Office) or other educational units. Experience with project management, process improvement, assessment, and/or accreditation.
