Director, Assessment - Texas A&M University : Job Details

Director, Assessment

Texas A&M University

Job Location : Laredo,TX, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-08T01:09:25Z

Job Description :

Job Title

Director, Assessment

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Institutional Assessment, Research, & Planning

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,333.33 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Assessment, under general direction, provides leadership, development, direction, oversight, and support for assessment efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implements instruments to assess student achievement and curricular effectiveness.
  • Develops feedback mechanisms to improve these measures and establishes a timetable for student achievement.
  • Develops and implements a systematic outcomes assessment plan and oversees and coordinates the programmatic assessments, including research and clinical practice services.
  • Identifies and refines instruments and methods to assess program effectiveness.
  • Develops and maintains an electronic data warehouse of assessment information and reports.
  • Collaborates with faculty and administration in mapping and auditing curriculum.
  • Provides methodological expertise in the construction of data collection instruments.
  • Develops ongoing relationships with faculty members and other stakeholders in order to foster and support a culture of assessment.
  • Administers the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of assigned department.

    • This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist with institutional and discipline specific accreditations as needed.
  • Support the institutions' SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison.

    • Minimum Requirements

  • Education – Master's degree in applicable field.
  • Experience - Ten years of related experience.
  • Supervisory Experience - a minimum of three years supervisory experience in a similar work environment.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

    • Preferred Education and Experience

  • Ph.D preferred.
  • Direct expertise in postsecondary education assessment, data analysis and educational outcomes.
  • Experience managing and using assessment software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare and present reports effectively.
  • Experience with institutional accreditation and the standards/criteria related to assessment and effectiveness.

    • Knowledge and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

  • Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

    • Ability to:

  • Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

  • Institutional accreditation and standards related to assessment and effectiveness.
  • Postsecondary education assessment models and processes.
  • Quantitative and qualitative research design and analytics.
  • Survey design, methodology and implementation.

    • Ability to:

  • Manage and use assessment software systems.
  • Prepare and present reports effectively.

    • License/Professional Certification – None

    Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Supervision Received/Given

    This position generally supervises employees.

    Other Requirements:

  • Position may require evening and/or weekend hours.
  • Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
  • Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

    • Salary: $76,000/annually

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 professional references and their full contact information
  • Unofficial transcripts

    • Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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.

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