Hiring Department

Provost’s Office

Job Description

The Director of Educational Assessment oversees and supports academic program educational assessment across campus by supporting academic program leaders in evaluating program learning outcomes particularly as part of program review, consulting with academic units on unit accreditation, overseeing program assessment requirements for institutional accreditation, supporting use of the MU Educational Assessment App, and fostering a campus culture of educational assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Educational Assessment – Evaluate educational assessment as part of campus academic program review and annual reports, review academic program learning outcomes for new degree proposals, changes to existing degrees, and alternative digital credentials.
• Institutional Accreditation – Oversee and meet institutional accreditation requirements related to learning assessment. Develop institutional accreditation reports related to learning assessment. Analyze campus practices to ensure program learning assessment aligns with and exceeds accreditation requirements. Recommend campus changes to address deficiencies related to program learning assessment.
• Development and Training – Provide training and development related to program learning educational assessment for instructors and academic program leaders, support instructor and academic program leader use of assessment tools (e.g, the MU Educational Assessment App).
• Support use of the MU Educational Assessment App for academic learning program evaluation across campus. Work with University Data Analytics and Institutional Research (ADAIR) to modify the app based on user needs. Provide user training related to app. Provide user consultation to support app use.
• Provide support for unit accreditation. Assist units with analysis and reporting needs related to unit accreditation requirements. Provide training and consultation to encourage the use of the MU Educational Assessment App for unit accreditation. Identify alternatives to MU Educational Assessment App when needed.
• Strategic Assessment Initiatives – Strategize with Associate Provost, Directors of Teaching for Learning Center and Campus Writing Program, and others to address emergent issues related to educational assessment (e.g., impact of AI on educational assessment, revision of General Education program), foster assessment knowledge and culture across campus through strategic or emerging issues.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in educational assessment or related degree 

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually

Grade: GGS-013

University Title: Educational Program Director

The internal union bid period for this position ended on DATE. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.  

Application Materials

CV/Resume and cover letter describing how skills/experiences address responsibilities of position. List of five professional references. References will only be checked for candidates advancing to the finalist stage, and selected finalists will be notified before references are contacted.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.