Assessment Coordinator

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Job Summary

This position exists to assist in the University’s effort to collect data used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives/programs/units. Additionally, the Assessment Coordinator will assess progress towards accomplishing strategic plan goals, improving assessment efforts in General Education and academic majors, training faculty and staff on assessment and evaluation methods, assessing the effectiveness of student retention and engagement initiatives, communicating assessment results, providing support and recommendations for using assessment results for institutional improvement. Additionally, the position will assist with the assessment and evaluation needs of the campus to include:

• Analyzing a variety of data sets and sources to respond to internal and external requests
• Addressing accreditation suggestions and revisions;
• Assisting with the development, interpretation and implementation of curriculum-related policies and approval processes;
• Assessment of General Education curriculum and outcomes, including the analysis of data, summarizing results, and providing recommendations for institutional improvement;
• Assisting departments with their program and curriculum approval processes and or major-level assessments;
• Periodically assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of our academic programs;
• Participation in external assessment and accountability initiatives;
• Developing assessment plans, analyzing data, and evaluating the success of student success, engagement, and retention initiatives;
• Communicating and using assessment results for institutional improvement, including the development of metrics and institutional dashboard; and
• Assessing progress towards achieving our institutional and Strategic Plan goals, including setting benchmarks and analyzing trend data to determine institutional progress.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Planning and Assessment. There are no direct report or budgetary responsibilities associated with this position.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience or Master's degree and 1-3 years of experience
• Detail Oriented
• Customer Service focused
• Think Analytically
• Understand how to analyze data, successfully manage multiple projects at one time
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• This position requires exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve and follow through on projects.
• The candidate must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide support for projects in the areas of: program assessment, accountability, institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Must have expertise in basic statistics, database/spreadsheet management, and data analysis (Using SPSS or Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in behavioral or social science, data sciences, higher education administration, or assessment preferred.
• Experience with SPSS preferred.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by October 10, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.