Director of Assessment

This position is an exciting opportunity to lead and support the practices of assessment and continuous improvement in a collaborative and engaged culture of undergraduate and graduate programs in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD). The Director of Assessment serves as the data liaison between FSEHD faculty, the RIC Office of Institutional Assessment and external stakeholders, including the Rhode Island Department of Education. The FSEHD administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College and serves as the college's liaison with the Rhode Island Department of Education and local school systems.

Primary Purpose

The Director of Assessment provides leadership for continuous improvement across the FSEHD through collaboration with colleagues in designing and implementing evaluation systems for programs and student learning. The Director of Assessment utilizes large data sets relative to the work of FSEHD candidates to support program improvement and supports program faculty and professional staff with assessment processes and documentation required for accreditation and approval at state and national levels. They will oversee the preparation and writing of the accreditation report for educator preparation programs. Working closely with the FSEHD Dean, the Director of Assessment will help support grant-related activities. The Director of Assessment's duties are shaped by the FSEHD mission with particular attention to data informed by equity, access, and quality measures.

Essential Duties

• Direct FSEHD assessment-related activities consistent with FSEHD mission, vision and CQI process.
• Collect and maintain school-wide assessment results, which include analyzing and interpreting data for informed decision-making and reporting performance results to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), the U.S. Department of Education, and other external stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of the Dean's Cabinet, the leadership hub of the FSEHD. This includes supporting the Dean and closely collaborating with the FSEHD Associate Dean, the Office of Partnerships and Placements and Co-Directors of FSEHD Graduate Programs.
• Assist FSEHD Dean, department chairs and faculty with accreditation, approval and program review efforts.
• Work with faculty to align and standardize assessment efforts to ensure data integrity.
• Identify and report program and school-wide strengths, challenges, trends and opportunities related to program impact data, student performance, survey feedback, enrollment and other accreditation expectations.
• Communicate assessment results to FSEHD faculty and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert consultation to FSEHD personnel regarding research methodology, data management, and data analysis and interpretation.
• Serve on the FSEHD Assessment and Program Improvement Committee.
• Execute duties related to creating a sustainable accountability culture in the FSEHD.
• Leads the accreditation reporting process for educator preparation by working closely with faculty to gather input, analyze data, and produce a report that reflects accreditation program quality and compliance.

Occasional Duties

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the FSEHD Dean.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong background in assessment and evaluation.
• Familiarity with assessment programs such as Anthology.
• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluation and assessment
• Ability to effectively present data in graphical format.
• Skills in designing, administering, and analyzing assessment instruments (e.g., rubrics, test blueprints, and alumni surveys).
• Strong statistical analysis and computing skills including MS Office, database, statistical and survey software, and contemporary digital technology knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong initiative and effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to provide professional development in assessment through coaching or in person or virtual presentations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with flexibility to adapt to diverse audiences.

Required Qualifications

Education: Earned master's in Education, statistics or related field with relevant experience.

Experience:

• Evaluation and assessment in higher education.
• Educator-preparation or student learning-outcomes assessment .
• State and/or national accreditation.
• Using CQI and/or program review process to improve curriculum and student outcomes.
• Developing survey and assessment strategies for measuring impact and outcomes.
• Record of leadership and administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with state and/or national accreditation processes in educator preparation (e.g., CAEP, AAQEP, state program approval).
• At least three years' administrative experience at the college/university level.
• Bilingual.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.