Coordinator, Program Development, Assessment & Data Analytics
Posting Number: SF02214
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Department: COEDU Dean's Office
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/03/2026. Applications received after 10/03/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide coordination for program development, assessment, accreditation, compliance, and data analytics for the Feinstein College of Education. Support the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program faculty, and staff in the development, revision, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programs, including educator preparation programs subject to Rhode Island Department of Education approval and national accreditation standards. Coordinate College-level data collection, assessment planning, reporting, and analysis to support program quality, state approval, national accreditation, strategic planning, enrollment management, and continuous improvement. Serve as a key liaison between the College, University offices, the Rhode Island Department of Education, national accreditation bodies, and other external partners related to program approval, assessment, compliance, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and support College-level assessment, accreditation, and compliance activities for educator preparation and related academic programs.
- Support the College's work with the Rhode Island Department of Education, including program approval, regulatory reporting, data submissions, site visits, evidence collection, and responses to state requests.
- Coordinate national accreditation activities for the College, including maintaining evidence systems, tracking standards, preparing reports, supporting site visits, and working with faculty and staff to ensure timely completion of accreditation requirements.
- Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Dean, program directors, faculty, and staff to support the development, revision, and evaluation of academic programs, new tracks, certificates, and other programmatic initiatives.
- Maintain and improve systems for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting assessment data across College programs.
- Coordinate data collection from internal and external sources, including student enrollment, retention, completion, licensure, clinical placement, graduate outcomes, employer feedback, candidate performance, and other program quality indicators.
- Analyze and summarize data to support College decision-making, continuous improvement, accreditation, state approval, strategic planning, and program review.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including College leadership, faculty committees, University offices, state agencies, and accreditation reviewers.
- Support faculty and program staff in developing and implementing assessment plans, rubrics, surveys, data collection tools, and continuous improvement processes.
- Coordinate communication and documentation related to curriculum changes, program approvals, assessment timelines, accreditation requirements, and compliance deadlines.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to program assessment, accreditation evidence, state approval documentation, curriculum revisions, and required reporting.
- Monitor changes in state and national standards related to educator preparation, accreditation, licensure, and program approval, and communicate relevant updates to College leadership and program faculty.
- Support the College's program review and continuous improvement processes by identifying trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities based on available data.
- Assist with special projects related to program development, enrollment planning, grants, strategic initiatives, and external reporting as assigned.
- Represent the College on University committees, working groups, and external meetings related to assessment, accreditation, data, program approval, and educator preparation.
- Provide Brightspace support for faculty and staff.
- Support course level assessment implementation & ensure alignment with accreditation expectations.
- Provide administrative and technical support in instructional design and curriculum development to ensure assessment elements are embedded in all activities to support the College mission for all degree programs.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Personal computer; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; spreadsheet and database software; survey and assessment platforms; reporting and dashboard tools; student information systems; accreditation or evidence-management systems; and other University systems as required.
Posting Date: 09/18/2026