Posting Details
This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act( EHRA ).
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the bestuniversities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sandafter a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmingtonoffers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with abeautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package aswell as other programs, resources, policies, and practices thathelp to support a work/life balance. Our programs have beendesigned to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs andthe needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible fordental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefitplans eligibility begins on the first of the month following dateof hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibilitydate following election and include employer contributions foreither a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optionaldisability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiverprogram which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three(3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW orany other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCWcovers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summersession.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to theCampus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered oncampus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplementalinsurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paidholidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paidvacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programsthrough our Dare toLearn Academy , and the employeeassistance program , many of which are offered free ofcharge.
Working Title
Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32271
Vacancy Number
E1169
Position Number
1502
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Home Department
Institutional Research & Planning - 31700
Division
Academic Affairs - 30 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment providesexpertise and support for assessment and institutionalaccreditation for one or more designated academic colleges at UNCW. The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting theUniversity and College(s) mission in these key areas:
- College/School educational and administrative unitassessment,
- Institutional accreditation
- Analysis and support of educational program metrics,institutional strategic plan metrics, and specialized programaccreditation requirements as it relates to the program’sassessment plans.
The Assistant Director will be a member of a team of individuals inthe Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
The Assistant Director partners with and supports the efforts offaculty, administrators, and staff to ensure high-qualityassessment plans, reports, compliance evidence, and the effectiveuse of assessment results that foster a culture of continuousquality improvement. This individual collaborates with faculty,program coordinators, chairs/directors, and collegeadministration/staff in the improvement process by providingtraining and ongoing support to ensure that assessment efforts aremeaningful to programs/units and outcomes are aligned with theuniversity’s strategic plan and accreditation requirements. Theassistant director leads individuals and teams in academic,administrative, and college student support units to ensure thatthese units identify outcomes, develop assessment plans, conductdata collection and analysis, determine improvement plans,consistently document results and status of actions, and maintainrelated documentation for reporting purposes in universitycloud-based systems. The assistant director will refine andimplement assessment processes that align with the university’sacademic program review process. This individual will be acontributing member of the University Assessment Council, serve onappropriate college/school leadership teams to share results, andsupports university comprehensive assessment programs (e.g.,General Education and Quality Enhancement plans) forcollege-related courses, academic program reviews, accreditationvisits, and other quality assurance and improvement efforts, TheAssistant Director will assist in the preparation, review, and thesubmission of assessment reports, participating in or leadingrelated meetings, and performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in education, evaluation, social science,statistics, or related disciplines
- 5+ years of coordinating assessment within a university orcollege setting
- Experience in the development of comprehensive assessment andcontinuous improvement plans and reports
- Experience in conducting social science research
- Leadership experience within a complex and diverseorganization
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Advanced degree beyond the master’s level
- Experience with assessment and specialized accreditationmatters at the College/School/Program level
- Demonstrated experience providing expertise and support to avariety of stakeholders across an organization
- Experience with assessment reporting of program and studentlearning outcomes, with an ability to analyze data, solve problems,make decisions, and prioritize
- Experience with the accreditation processes within highereducation and the development of new academic programs
- Experience managing an assessment or accreditation reportingcloud-based solutions
Required Certifications or Licensures
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer within the Division ofAcademic Affairs, the Office of Institutional Research and Planning( OIRP ) provides leadership and expertise related to institutionaldata and information, strategic planning, institutionaleffectiveness, and space management. In pursuit of accountability,integrity, and transparency, OIRP supports the entire institutionthrough comprehensive research-based planning and evaluationprocesses which provide campus leadership with accurate informationfor data-informed decisions.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness ( OIE ) is a sub-unit ofOIRP, charged with providing institutional-wide support on unit andprogram assessment, accreditation, strategic planning, courseevaluation, and survey design/analysis to university stakeholders.OIE manages university technologies that support collecting anddisseminating information related to monitoring effectiveness forthe campus.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) onthe posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please besure you have fully completed the entire application, including the‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position.Applications must be submitted through the online applicationsystem to be considered.
Months Per Year
12 Months
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date
05/24/2024
Posting Close Date
06/24/2024
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronical of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
- If you selected 'Other' to the question above, please explainhow you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if notapplicable.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Provide an example of a successful assessment process youhave led or been a part of, and how the results of that processcontributed to the improvement of academic programs oradministrative units?
(Open Ended Question)
