"Assistant Director for Assessment"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Assistant Director for Assessment for Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Director for Assessment for the Division of Undergraduate Education will conduct research and assessment for the Division's programs and initiatives, as well as for other Provost's Office initiatives related to students' academic and career success.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Leads the design, execution, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative assessment methodologies for the Division of Undergraduate Education and selected Provost's Office initiatives.
• Conducts advanced analyses, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and advises senior leadership on program effectiveness, student outcomes, and strategic improvements.
• Develops assessment frameworks, evaluating institutional initiatives related to student engagement, performance, and retention, and translating findings into evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to establish assessment priorities, and chairs the Undergraduate Education Assessment Committee.
• Recommends and conducts quantitative and qualitative research, investigating factors that affect student engagement, performance, and retention.
• Provides training and consultation to Undergraduate Education Division staff on program evaluation and assessment practices.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A master's degree in statistics, economics, public policy or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in assessment, institutional research, program evaluation, or applied qualitative and quantitative analysis higher education or a comparably complex organization.

Equipment Utilized

Stata or R, Microsoft Office Software, Qualtrics, Tableau, Canvas, and the other university learning management systems as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to travel between RU-NB campuses. A public bus system is available.