Senior Assessment Analyst

Job Details

Job Description
Overview
Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Senior Assessment Analyst! This individual will support assessment, strategic planning, and accreditation efforts within Student Affairs.
Responsibilities

• Maintain and create new data visualizations for Student Affairs departments and division-level databases to support strategic planning efforts, including the implementation of a division-level strategic plan and related processes.
• Design, implement, and interpret assessment, evaluation, and research projects. Areas of focus include learning and program outcomes, student retention and success measures, integrated institutional and unit specific research data sets, satisfaction, and benchmarking studies, participation in national assessment studies, and strategic plan alignment.
• Prepare reports and conduct analyses using a variety of data sources and tools (e.g., MS Excel, Power BI, R, SPSS).
• Provide support to Student Affairs staff in the development of measurable program objectives and learning outcomes. Guide the creation of appropriate assessment plans and conduct meta-assessment reviews to ensure quality and alignment with institutional goals.
• Serve as a resource for assessment tools and processes, including software platforms, survey administration, database management, reporting templates, and annual documentation workflows related to SACSCOC accreditation.
• Collaborate on professional development activities for staff to enhance their assessment and strategic planning competencies.
• Foster relationships across the Division and campus to facilitate data collection, analysis, and utilization for program design and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Business, or related field. and 3 years of experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or a related field. Or
• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Business, or related field. and 1 year of experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or a related field.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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