"Sr. Academic Planning and Assessment Coordinator"

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) provides support and leadership through planning, assessment, data analysis and reporting, performance monitoring and improvement, and project management. The practical and collaborative services drive overall organizational improvements in quality, responsiveness, and efficiency for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Summary

The Sr. Academic Planning and Assessment Coordinator supports Augusta University's schools and colleges in collaboration with faculty, staff, and academic affairs leadership to assess and evaluate academic programs.

The position plays a key role in strengthening institutional effectiveness by facilitating meaningful assessment practices and ensuring data-informed decision-making across AU academic program portfolio. It also oversees the academic program review process in alignment with institutional and Board of Regents policies and procedures. Responsibilities include managing the multi-year review schedule, developing and publishing review procedures and tools, and providing direct support to program leaders in evaluating the viability, productivity, and quality of Augusta University's academic degree programs.

Through these efforts, the Sr. Academic Planning and Assessment Coordinator ensures excellence, alignment, and continuous improvement across the university's academic program portfolio.

Responsibilities

ACADEMIC PROGRAM EVALUATION: Support program evaluation activities to ensure academic and administrative programs are effectively reviewed and continuously improved. Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of program data. Coordinate logistics for program evaluation activities such as surveys, focus groups, or reporting cycles. Draft reports and summaries of evaluation findings. Maintain evaluation records and documentation to support accreditation and academic planning processes. Provide administrative and technical support to faculty, staff, and committees engaged in program evaluation.

ACCREDITATION SUPPORT: Assist the Institutional Accreditation Liaison and accredited academic programs with accreditation activities, including the development of reports to support compliance.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Support colleges and academic programs in their efforts to assess student learning outcomes. This support includes, but is not limited to the following, providing support through group and one-on-one interactions related to developing and accessing student learning outcomes. Participating in groups, committees, and teams that support the student learning outcome development and assessment process. Provide leadership as requested to plan ongoing meetings and activities for these groups, committees, and teams. Participating in collaborative student learning outcome assessment training efforts with Faculty Development for new faculty and program assessment directors. Encouraging best practices for student learning outcome assessment. Developing and providing reports of progress to encourage continuous improvement. Participating in related projects or initiatives to further understanding of college-level and student learning outcomes activities.

COLLABORATION WITHIN DIVISION AND INSTITUTION: Collaborate within the division and the institution to support ongoing projects and efforts that support the effectiveness of the institution, including the following, serving as a conduit into Institutional Effectiveness for possible projects, process improvement initiatives, and requests for data or surveys. Working with Institutional Research to identify data and other resources to support the overall academic planning and assessment processes.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, social behavior sciences, data analytics, business, or a related field, OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of professional experience in coordinating higher education processes. Knowledge of Board of Regents academic policies and procedures. Knowledge of AU academic policies and procedures. Understanding of academic services needed to support academic programs. Basic understanding of academic program curricula. Basic understanding of higher education budgeting and finances. Experience in strategic and annual planning and assessment. Experience in managing small projects and with project management tools/techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Knowledge and experience in higher education planning and assessment.
Knowledge and experience in student learning outcome assessment.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative metrics.
Basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design and measurement techniques.

SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills including group presentation skills.
Analytical skills.
Facilitation skills to lead small groups in planning and assessment activities.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with senior leadership, faculty, and staff.

ABILITIES
Ability to work autonomously.
Good time management and an ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B13

Salary: $68,500/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.