School of Education Director of Assessments

Job Description Summary

The School of Education Director of Assessment has varied responsibilities that center on reporting student performance for national and state accreditation, federal reporting, and the university’s accreditation system.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Reporting and Compliance:

• Reports to the Dean(s) of Education, Assistant Dean(s) of Education, and the Director of Accreditation and Assessment on all assigned assessment responsibilities
• Work closely with Program Directors to provide program-specific reports, focusing on program accreditation and reporting
• Assist with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) annual reporting to maintain accreditation which includes a mid-term and seven-year accreditation visit
• Comply with annual reporting to Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to comply with state and federal requirements
• Prepare for periodic site visits and annual reporting to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• Assist with School of Education (SOE) programmatic assessments and evaluations required by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (IER)
  
  
  

Collaboration and Data Management:

• Collaborate with the SOE Data Team to ensure data is requested and received as needed for reporting purposes
• Gather and prepare data to display in easy-to-read professional formats for reporting purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

• Minimum
• Master’s degree in Education, Technology or a related field
• Experience in educational assessment
• Proficiency with technology tools used in assessment including Microsoft Excel and other online assessment systems
• Familiarity with accreditation procedures and expectations
• Preferred
• Doctoral degree in Education, Technology or a related field
  
  
  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Communicate assessment information with Deans and Assistant Deans
• Constructively collaborate with Program Directors and Faculty
• Communicate informational needs with other staff members
• Liaise effectively with the university’s Information Technology (IT) department
• Understand and interpret statistical and numerical data from various performance software platforms
• Comprehend informational needs of various individuals and departments in the School of Education
• Actively participant in various assessment-related committees
  
  
  

Problem-Solving

• Resolve discrepancies in data analysis
• Design and execute data retrieval and analysis in collaboration with various individuals and departments
• Participate actively and informatively in addressing School of Education assessment and accreditation needs.
  
  
  

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• Frequently sit for extended periods to perform deskwork, computer work, or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly hear and speak in order to communicate orally in an effective and in a professional manner
• Occasionally stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop as required
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
  
  
  

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