Job Information
Texas A&M University Assessment Coordinator in United States
Job Title
Assessment Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Student Life Studies
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,583.34 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who We Are
Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) is one of 13 departments in the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) at Texas A&M University (http://sapar.tamu.edu) and is one of the oldest and largest student affairs assessment offices in the country. Through the 300+ assessment projects we conduct annually, we lead DSA staff and student organizations in gathering and communicating information, making data-informed decisions, and improving the student experience. SAPAR actively trains and collaborates with others in the planning and assessment processes to strengthen the Division and the people we serve. Our work is highly interactive with stable, but flexible work hours.
What We Want
In SAPAR, we recognize that staff are our #1 resource, and we pride ourselves on the support we provide them as lifelong learners. We are looking someone with exceptional communication and organizational skills, who can work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. We need someone to bring their planning and assessment skills into their work to help others see the current environment and future possibilities for assessment in the Division of Student Affairs and the co-curricular. If you feel you encompass these skills and would enjoy working in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity!
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000/annually (commensurate to selected candidate's experience).
Cover Letter and Resume: A cover letter and resume' will assist us in our review of your application materials.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of program administration experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
Assessment experience in student affairs or higher education
Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or similar
Knowledge of Qualtrics, SPSS, Word Press
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Assessment Design and Implementation
Plans and implements requested assessment projects
Planning appropriate methods, developing content and questions to ask, and working within the internal departmental guidelines and process for instrument design and implementation
Assessment Analysis and Reporting
Compiles prepared analysis, writes reports, and maintains records of requested assessment projects
Working within the internal departmental guidelines and process for data analysis and writing summary reports and/or using other reporting methods.
Assessment Planning Assistance and Review
Reviews departmental assessment plans and annual reports
reviewing departmental materials and providing feedback to departments on assessment reporting
working with departments on their annual reports, strategic plans, and university assessment plan reports
Training/Presenting/Technology
Train staff members and students related to their assessment projects
Develop and update training content and deliver training materials (workshops, presentations, webinars, etc.) for staff on specific assessment topics such as assessment methods, using results, and sharing assessment results
Committee Work
Serve on University and Division committees/teams
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.