Senior Assessment Researcher (Remote) Job at Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA 90045
$72,500 - $98,400 a year
The Senior Assessment Researcher is a key partner in supporting the University’s efforts to understand and improve student learning; analyze the results of assessment projects and prepare reports of the findings; provide consulting support to academic departments regarding assessment, survey and research design, and data analysis. This position reports to the Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Effectiveness and Assessment.
Responsibilities
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Research assessment-related topics and prepare summaries of findings for the Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Effectiveness and Assessment.
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Analyze collected assessment data using a variety of statistical models and data visualization techniques, and prepare both written and oral reports of findings for a variety of audiences.
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Develop educational resources and other materials for the assessment website, and maintain and update website content and design as needed.
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Develop and lead workshops for faculty and staff on assessment topics grounded in research and related to best practices in teaching and learning.
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Co-manage University assessment data collection processes with the Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Effectiveness and Assessment, including collection of direct evidence of undergraduate learning and undergraduate-wide surveys.
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Conduct focus groups for program review, including data analysis and reporting to academic programs.
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Provide consulting support for faculty on the assessment process, including program review, and annual Educational Effectiveness Inventory (EEI) of student learning.
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Support the Academic Program and Review Committee (APRC), working alongside the Chair of APRC, to facilitate a streamlined process of reviewing new program proposals and program review.
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Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers and interns in assessment and data analysis.
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Support the reaccreditation efforts of the University, and of programs with discipline-specific accreditation.
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Research compliance requirements related to state authorization and federal regulations and policies and support the process of securing and renewing authorizations
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Represent LMU within the academic community and at professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Requisite Qualifications
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Typically a Master’s degree, a doctorate is preferred. Strong candidates will have a background in the social sciences, education, policy research, or related fields. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
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Minimum five years professional work experience in a college or university setting along with experience in data analysis.
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Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting assessment and program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research methods, research design and statistical analysis, and visualizing and presenting data.
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Experience with the academic enterprise within a university and knowledge of key issues and concepts in higher education.
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Experience working with department chairs, program faculty, and supporting committees
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Familiarity with accreditation requirements, federal and state regulations that impact student learning
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Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing research reports, executive summaries, slides and handouts that present technical information in an easily understood fashion.
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Some experience supervising student workers
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Effective organizational skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and diverse groups; demonstrated success working collaboratively.
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Established computer competency including various software packages and applications.
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and varied projects and initiatives.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the safety and well-being of our community Loyola Marymount University requires that all students, faculty and staff are vaccinated or have been approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption.
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Salary range
$72,500.00 - $98,400.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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