The Manager of Assessment supports the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) by assisting with assessment activities for program outcome improvements and institutional compliance with the WASC—Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) requirements and standards. The incumbent will assist faculty with assessing student learning pertaining to program learning outcomes, general education, and core competency, as well as institutional learning outcome. In addition, the incumbent will support faculty in their use of an assessment management system for data collection and reporting. This position reports to the assistant director of assessment and works closely with the associate director of special projects.

Duties

• Support Seaver College faculty with assessment-related deliverables. Systematic and cyclical meetings with faculty, assessment planning, and guiding assessment processes culminating in annual student achievement reports (ASARs), that includes assessment of program learning outcomes, general education, core competencies, and institutional learning outcomes as accreditation compliance requirements. 
• Set-up key course assignments in the assessment management system, which enables faculty to score student work to evaluate learning outcomes.
• Support the assistant director of assessment in general clerical duties for program reviews and assessment, including: submitting or processing payments, updating assessment templates, and tracking progress. 
• Update the OIE’s assessment-related web pages.
• Review all Seaver College annual student achievement reports and produce a yearly assessment summary for both program and institutional learning outcomes. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of professional experience or three years of experience in assessment, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of three years of professional experience.
• Strong expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading at a level that produces high quality reports while adhering to deadlines.
• Understanding of data stewardship compliance and handling of confidential, sensitive, and protected data.
• Proven strong oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational and task management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and in team environments.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Survey Software (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Familiarity with social science methodologies, WSCUC accreditation requirements.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree and three years of experience in higher education.
• Institutional knowledge of Pepperdine protocols, processes and internal policies.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.  

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $29.32 – $31.87 per hour

Candidates who do not meet all of the required and preferred qualifications may be considered for the Coordinator of Assessment position. The expected pay range for this role is $24.66 – $27.40 per hour.

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.