Assessment Coordinator, Kent State University
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
Setting: Kent State University (http://www.kent.edu/index.cfm) is located in northeast Ohio, a geographic area rich in institutional diversity. Kent State University's eight-campus system, among the largest regional systems in the country, serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and the regional needs on seven other campuses throughout Northeast Ohio. Kent State is ranked among the nation's 77 public research universities demonstrating high-research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Kent, Ohio (http://www.kentohio.org/) is a mid-sized community located on the Cuyahoga River, approximately 10 miles from Akron and 35 miles from Cleveland. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Blossom Music Center, and many hiking and biking trails are within 35 minutes of campus.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services: We currently offer 18 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate degrees, and 13 doctoral programs. Our graduates go on to serve as leaders in wide variety of fields, ranging from education and hospitality, to recreation and sport. We encourage you to view our College strategic plan (www.ehhs.kent.edu/aboutus.cfm).
Responsibilities: The College is seeking an Assessment Coordinator who will:
•· Coordinate and manage an assessment team for the College
•· Serve as a liaison with College personnel regarding data and system considerations
•· Guide the timeliness and accuracy of data collection
•· Assist with program assessment plans
•· Collaborate with faculty and leadership regarding student learning outcomes
•· Identify/create/develop/administer appropriate assessment measures for the purpose of accreditation, accountability, and continuous improvement
•· Work with program coordinators on developing plans for completing accreditation reports
•· Ensure the alignment of assessments with standards and competencies
•· Facilitate the review and revision of assessments
•· Conduct statistical analyses of data and facilitate the evaluation of assessment data
•· Prepare data results for accreditation reporting (e.g., NCATE, CACREP, APA)
•· Write assessment reports and present assessment results
•· Design and conduct reliability and validity assessment studies
•· Conduct assessment workshops and information sessions for faculty and students
•· Teach courses for the Evaluation and Measurement program
Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree (ABD considered) in Measurement and Evaluation or related field with experience and expertise in traditional, authentic, and/or portfolio assessment. It is preferred that the candidate have some demonstrated potential for success in college teaching in the discipline of assessment and evaluation. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and manage others
