Student Affairs Assessment Specialist | Oberlin College - Military Veterans

Job Summary: The Student Affairs Assessment Specialist at Oberlin College partners with the Student Affairs Leadership Team to lead a culture of assessment and improvement in which units undertake regular program evaluation and data analysis and engage in alignment with strategic priorities. The director will enhance divisional effectiveness by leading, developing, implementing, and managing assessment, evaluation, and planning processes and infrastructures; and by providing data analysis, program assessment, and support for all units within the Division. This position is a full-time, 12-month continuing Administrative and Professional Staff position. The individual will also work very closely with the Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. This position serves as the content expert, facilitator, and consultant to divisional staff across all departments and units within Student Affairs regarding assessment, evaluation, and learning outcomes. Our goal is to support data-informed decision-making related to the continuous improvement of programs, service delivery, and campus climate. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the director leverages research techniques to identify student needs; measure student satisfaction, attitudes, and behaviors; plan for division priorities; and assess intended programmatic and divisional learning outcomes. The Division of Student Affairs is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, intentionally engaged in promoting a culture of access, ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences thrive in this community. The ideal candidate promotes equity and inclusion by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness. Responsibilities: Gathers data and strategic information that assists with programmatic assessment, facility assessment, strategic planning, and exploration and development of the future priorities of student affairs. Drives the assessment of key initiatives, and works on a range of issues focused on advancing the work critical to the success of Student Affairs. Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting. Design and prepare documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Assist with data analysis and presentation of survey results regularly conducted by various student affairs units. Assist with submitting any proposals requiring Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) reviews on behalf of staff in the Division of Student Affairs. Design and implement methods for tracking and managing a wide range initiatives, priorities and deliverables. Oversee initiatives that typically require cross-functional collaboration and resource allocation. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the Division's practices, policies, and procedures. Partner with the Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning in designing a comprehensive Student Satisfaction Survey and collection of data relevant to the student experience. Required qualifications: Master's degree in education, psychology, sociology, statistics, mathematics, public health, or related field. Two years data analysis/report writing, or similar experience required; Demonstrated experience with assessment-related work in a college/university setting; Demonstrated experience with discussing identity-based data disaggregation as related to issues of racial equity and social justice; and Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Compensation: Compensation commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package. Special instructions to applicant: Please attach the following documents to your application for employment: resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Quick link to posting: 15847