Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, exempt Director of Assessment. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness. The Director of Assessment is responsible for the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data for assessment, strategic planning, and internal and external reporting. This role also provides leadership for assessment activities in instructional and non-instructional areas to ensure compliance with NWCCU. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate outcomes assessment planning and reporting processes for instructional and non-instructional areas.
• Maintain oversight of the assessment functions of the college to meet the standards of national accreditor, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 
• Support reporting for strategic planning, accreditation, institutional research, and assessment.
• Work with various campus constituents to facilitate usage of institutional data for assessment and strategic planning in alignment with the Clark College mission.
• Provide professional development on assessment software, equity in assessment practices, and data analysis and interpretation.
• Develop resources for the campus community on assessment, survey research, and data analysis and interpretation.
• Serve as an administrator for departmental software.
• Serve as member of designated College committees, councils, and teams.
• Prepare reports and analytical materials to illustrate the activities and accomplishments of the department.
• Develop and update policies and procedures for assessment.
• Communicate about assessment regularly with the campus community.
• Provide leadership in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and tenets established by the College to achieve mission fulfillment.
• Facilitate transparency, ethics, compliance, and quality, 
• Ensure areas of responsibility function within the policies and procedures of the College and applicable governing agencies.
• Engage in and promote shared governance.
• Exercise effective stewardship over college resources.
• Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate employees in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and College policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, or business.
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education assessment practice.
• One (1) year of experience in accreditation with national accreditors.
• One (1) year of experience with project management.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SPSS or similar software for descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.

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