Director (Program) for Assessment, Planning, and Experiential Learning

Job Summary:Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Administration, the Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Planning, & Experiential Learning coordinates assessment initiatives, provides support for strategic planning and accreditation compliance efforts, and advises various experiential learning efforts supported by the Division. The Director has ongoing partnerships with staff members in each of the departments in the Division of Student Affairs, and this collaborative work focuses on completing assessment projects each year. The Director also works on assessment initiatives with staff in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting, as well as assessment professionals from other Divisions and the Colleges in Academic Affairs. Similarly, the Director works across the Division and institution as the primary point of contact for experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom to help students develop marketable skills and prepare for their career.Essential Duties:Manages Division assessment initiatives and supports Division strategic planning and accreditation compliance efforts, including required and relevant reporting processes.Provides leadership, coordination and expertise in designing, implementing, and interpreting assessment projects related to student development, learning, and educational programming/services and measuring how these initiatives impact important outcomes, including student success and retention.Provides expertise on the types of assessments that will be most effective, as well as guidance on designing instruments, sampling, data analysis, and reporting. Assists Student Affairs' departments in assessment design and application that includes consideration of psychometric characteristics, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and ethical methodology.Manages the annual reporting and strategic planning process for the Division.Supervises a Data Analyst and 1-2 graduate assistants (as needed).Supports development of the Division's strategic plan, and then assesses the effectiveness of the various strategic processes with primary consideration for the progress of students toward specified learning outcomes and departments' administrative outcomes.Provides oversight and reporting for division programs and services including planning, data gathering and analysis.Consults with Institutional Effectiveness & Reporting in ascertaining and disseminating relevant information concerning student characteristics and experiences.Conveys information from professional literature, institutional effectiveness research, and other student-related studies to guide planning, policy, and procedures within an integrative university learning environment.Consults in identifying and advancing compelling programs and services that promote student retention and success.Provides guidance to Student Affairs' leadership on program effectiveness and student learning.Serves as the data metrics custodian for the division, assisting departments with retrieving, analyzing, and understanding institutional data pertaining to students.Supervises the Data Analyst regarding student data metrics, database management, and assessment consultation for the Division.Serves as the central resource and advisor to all departments within the Division of Student Affairs on the development of experiential learning opportunities within existing and new programs. Provides training and development opportunities to increase knowledge of experiential learning across the Division.Collaborates with academic affairs and other campus partners to integrate experiential learning opportunities into new and existing programs, coursework, and the curriculum.Serves on university committees as a representative of the Division to promote co-curricular programs and services as contributors to student learning, engagement, and success.Coordinates and/or participates in special projects for the Division, including coordination of the Significant Impact Letter program.Required Qualifications:Master's degree with at least three (3) years of experience in assessment research emphasizing learning evaluation and/or equivalent relevant experience.Experience in experimental and survey design, data analysis, and statistical reporting are essential.Solid analytic, writing, interpersonal, and computer skills.Demonstrated ability to summarize and present complex analysis of data to varied audiences and constituents.Solid communication skills and understands the need for confidentiality when appropriate.Knowledge of appropriate technology in data management, application, and presentation of results.Preferred Qualifications:Doctorate, or significant progress towards its completion.Background in theory and practice in education, communication, social sciences or related field.Five (5) years or more of data analysis/statistics experience.Experience applying traditional statistical analyses in a research or program evaluation setting, including program reviews.Experience in developing analytics to make data actionable.Experience with assessment of student learning and program outcomes.Experience training staff and consulting with others on best assessment practices.Background with experiential learning programs and activities.Special Instructions:Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.EEO Statement:It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.Open Until Filled:

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