"Planning & Evaluation Specialist"

Alabama State University invites applicants for the Planning and Evaluation Specialist position, which reports to the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation. The position will support the planning and evaluation efforts related to strategic initiatives, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities. The candidate will oversee multiple projects within IESIT, to include the implementation of different evaluation plans, ensuring that program activities and services further the goals and objectives of the programs. Ensures that evaluation activities are complementary to program operations and activities and consistent with the evaluation plans. In addition, this position will work closely with various units across campus to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional development opportunities for the campus community. The Planning and Evaluation Specialist requires strong organizational, project management, evaluation and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and evaluate the GOLD Standard Customer Service initiative.
• Assist with the Dual Enrollment initiative.
• Develop and coordinate college-wide systems of academic and service area program reviews.
• Coordinate and conduct training for the program review and outcomes assessment and other areas where the IE/IR Office has developed instrumental tools for internal departments;
• Develop and implement professional development programs, raise awareness of programs, and develop a process for tracking participation and progress toward fulfilling program goals.
• Assist with the coordination of Faculty and Staff Institutes to ensure activities and workshops promote faculty and staff professional development and support organizational learning.
• Create and disseminate marketing materials to campus constituents; and maintain digital tools to keep stakeholders informed of professional development opportunities and organizational learning initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs annually, to include the development and administration surveys, tracking and monitoring of participation, and fulfillment of activity goals and objectives.
• Analyzes and evaluates survey data, prepares reports, and makes specific recommendations concerning the development of planning proposals.;
• Develops program goals and plans for implementation.
• Develops alternative strategies for programs based on analysis and research in an assigned specialty area.
• Assist in revising programs and initiatives as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in academia and at the institution.
• Assist with planning for strategic initiatives and accreditation activities.
• Design and implement evaluation strategies for strategic initiatives, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities
• Research new tools, technologies, and methodologies regarding professional development and organizational learning; keep up to date with developments in professional development and organizational learning by reading relevant journals and attending conferences to enhance University programs and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with University departments and divisions in the execution of programs and services for a diverse population
• Develop constructive relationships and networks within and outside the institution
• Assists in the preparation of grant and contract and project proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Master's degree, and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in planning, evaluation, and/or professional development, preferably within a higher education setting. Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of learning and program effectiveness. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.