Created/Revised: 06/30/09
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: June 29, 2009 | REQUISITION: 5439 |
| TITLE: Institutional Assessment Coordinator | HIRING SALARY: $2,394/Month |
| DEPT: Institutional Research and Assessment | CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2009 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science discipline, History, or related field. One (1) year of related experience is required. Experience with critical reading, critical analysis, literature review, library research and communication of complex ideas both orally and in writing. Experience working in a higher education environment would be helpful. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Assists the Director of Institutional Research with the strategic IRA office goal of encouraging and supporting an accessible and practical culture of assessment throughout SHSU. This position will focus upon the institution-wide self assessment efforts of academic and administrative units required for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) re-accreditation and for internal continuous improvement, as well as addressing routine and special program evaluation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer deployment of the Interface Design Evaluation and Assessment (IDEA) system for the university each Fall and Spring. Directly assist in supporting quality improvement of institution-wide self assessment for academic and administrative units. Help plan and provide technical assistance for faculty, administrative program directors and support staff in assessment planning, assessment improvement and use of online tools. Assist IRA clients with online surveys. Conduct literature reviews, and contribute to reports, papers and presentations, evaluation research, and to grant proposal development in which the IRA plays either a leading or supportive role. Performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Must be competent in arithmetic computation; in basic concepts of descriptive statistics; and must have intermediate level mastery of Excel, MS Word and Power Point. Knowledge of Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) or other statistical computer application software is a plus. Must be comfortable with changing priorities. Must be able to work in multi-project, fast-paced environment and meet concurrent deadlines. Must be able to work independently on repetitive as well as new and unfamiliar projects. Requires effective skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
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