Coordinator, Assessment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of directly related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Master’s or doctoral degree preferred. Experience with accreditation software preferred. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s department of Institutional Effectiveness is seeking to hire a Coordinator, Assessment. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Applications should include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining the candidate’s experience and how they fit the duties and responsibilities of the position. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• As directed by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, supports the ongoing implementation of the University’s assessment program to include annual assessment of academic programs, academic and student support units, administrative units, and periodic academic program review.
• Coordinates the general education assessment process through the collection and preparation of student artifacts, the preparation of assessment tools, and the compilation of assessment results.
• Assesses and analyzes outcomes of academic enhancement initiatives, such as the LevelUP Quality Enhancement plan.
• Coordinates assessment calendars, tracking deadlines, and deliverables for academic programs, academic and student support departments, and administrative units.
• Develops and maintains accessible resources, training, and support materials, to include user’s guides, system manuals, and training videos.
• Provides training and technical support to faculty and staff on the University’s assessment management software.
• Evaluates assessment reports from across the university for compliance and quality to include written reports and feedback.
• Supports faculty through the Academic Program Review process, to include the collection of student feedback and other relevant data.
• Supports the broader mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness through participation in planning, accreditation, and assessment activities.
• Supervises student workers as needed.
• Manages and completes, in a timely manner, multiple tasks with a variety of deadlines.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year. Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date. Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason such as illness, accident, or maternity. After a fifteen day waiting period, it provides 60 percent wage replacement. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents. Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment. Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner. Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free. Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.