Assistant Director Of Assessment

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director of Assessment Job Category Staff & Executive

• Administrative & Support Department Undergraduate Academic Affairs Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director of Assessment for the Department of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost and Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education (SVPUE), the Assistant Director of Assessment for the Division of Undergraduate Education (UE) will lead coordination of division-wide research and assessment for UE's programs and initiatives.

Among the key duties of this position are the following

• Collects, analyzes, and manages data.

• Prepares reports and presentations on assessment results.

• Assists in the development of assessment plans for existing and proposed programs.

• Recommends and conducts quantitative and qualitative research, investigating factors that affect student engagement, performance, and retention.

• Works with senior leadership in Undergraduate Education to develop assessment priorities and strategies and chairs the Undergraduate Education Assessment Committee.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 88210.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 111651.500 Annual Maximum Salary 135093.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• A master's degree in statistics, economics, public policy or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding and practice of program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

• Experience with statistical programs such as Stata, SPSS, or R.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to create, manage, and analyze large databases in Microsoft Excel and Tableau.

• Ability to self-direct management of multiple priorities.

• Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with diverse students, staff, and faculty populations.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in program evaluation at an institution of higher education or equivalent type of organization.

• Experience using survey software, such as Qualtrics and/or Campus Labs.

• A broad understanding of Rutgers University and the academic programs offered by RU-NB.

Equipment Utilized

• Stata or R, Microsoft Office Software, Qualtrics, Tableau, Canvas, and the other university learning management systems as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1487 Posting Open Date 06/17/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a master's degree in statistics, economics, public policy or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have three years of relevant experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 1