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Job Description

University Assessment Services (UAS) provides leadership and support for institutional assessment, academic program assessment, and program evaluation across Illinois State University. UAS collaborates with academic and administrative units to develop meaningful assessment processes, foster a culture of evidence-informed decision making, and improve student learning and institutional effectiveness. The office provides consultation, professional development, data analytics, reporting, and technology solutions to support assessment and accreditation activities. The Assistant Director coordinates assessment initiatives through consultation, data analysis, assessment systems administration, and faculty support. The position collaborates closely with academic and administrative units, the Office of the Provost, and other campus partners to advance assessment practices and continuous improvement across the University.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Master's or equivalent degree in education, psychology, research methods, or a related field.
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, program evaluation, or quality improvement.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting assessment processes within a higher education environment.
Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and communicating findings to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and experience using data analysis, reporting, or assessment technologies. Competence in or ability to learn assessment related applications like Qualtrics, Nvivo, and/or SPSS.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience using technology to support assessment, data collection, analysis, reporting, and workflow management, with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new applications.

Salary

$71,064 annual

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address	718 W College Ave
Comments	Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment. Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used t