Director for University Assessment System & Support for Faculty Training
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Director for University Assessment System & Support for Faculty Training
Department: Exceptional Teaching
Location: Tulsa, OK
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ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty
actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on
our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do,
and we want you to make us even better!
JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME
The Director for University Assessment System and Support for Faculty Training
is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and sustaining the
university's comprehensive assessment system that connects assessment to
instruction and facilitates the use of assessment results to target
instruction and intervention. Additionally, the position is responsible for
assisting with the operations and functions related to faculty training. This
requires the director to be responsible for compiling, and documenting data
from artifacts aligned with student learning outcomes and assist in carrying
out responsibilities of the Academy.
The coordinator collects, aggregates, and analyzes data to prepare reports.
The director will work collaboratively with chairs and faculty to assist in
assessment processes for departments. The director oversees the maintenance of
the university's Assessment System to prepare for national and state
accreditation. The director is responsible to work with the Assistant to the
Provost for Effective Teaching and Innovation, the Assistant to the Provost
for Academic Excellence and Institutional Effectiveness, and the Provost to
develop and maintain the university assessment system, including the
development of new systems as needed. The position supports the faculty
development activities sponsored by the Academy. The director will use
knowledge of quantitative research methodology for multiple projects and will
establish effective research procedures and standards that can help improve
and enhance results and productivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
University Assessment System
The Director assists with implementation of a comprehensive assessment
system that includes the following elements:
Framework and yearly calendar to efficiently guide assessment development
Data and assessment cycle that comprises gathering, analyzing, planning, grading, and reporting
Professional development for staff and administrators
Use of technology to efficiently utilize assessment analysis, collection, development, and implementation
Coordinates with the Assistant to the Provost for Academic Excellence and
Institutional Effectiveness for requirements related to assessment and
faculty training
Commitment to ongoing knowledge of best practices and accreditation
requirements for assessment. Collect, aggregate, and analyze data to
prepare department reports.
Maintains and updates the university assessment system as needed
Monitors, maintains, and assists departments with improving rubrics as
needed
Assists in the creation of the assessment handbook
Assists in the coordination of assessment day activities
Communicates assessment progress, needs, and changes to all stakeholders
as needed
Coordinates the collection of departmental assessment meeting reports
Assists with a continuous improvement plan that is sustained and evidence-
based, and evaluates the effectiveness of the university outcomes
Assists in coordinating meetings and liaise with chairs and faculty in
understanding, interpreting, and evidencing how programs meet program and
university outcomes
Prepares assessment reports including statistical reports and
presentations on findings inclusive of the use of tabular, graphical, and
relevant descriptive and inferential statistical content, to aid
department decision making, and program changes, development, and
implementation.
Oversee the current process of gathering needed documents from the current
university assessment system
Work with departments to ensure all rubrics are in the HLC2022As folder
Work with departments to ensure all notes and concerns are addressed
Work with departments to identify online courses that need assessment
rubrics and to identify rubrics needed for selected online courses
Work with departments to ensure online rubrics selected are aligned with
online assignments and to adjust rubrics that are not aligned
Help the departments complete the 2016-2020 assessment cycle needed for
HLC
assists departments that are not externally accredited to set up a program
review process
Work with departments to set up a program review cycle
Work with a task force to design the new University Assessment System
Helps departments complete assessment rubrics using the new University
Outcomes
Maintains the Academy website to include all assessment portions of the
site
Support for Faculty Training
Helps organize faculty professional development events
Assist with the revision and implementation of the SOS
Assist with expanding faculty development events beyond ORU faculty
Keep stats on the number of events provided, attendees, and evaluation
results
Work on grant-writing projects for the Innovation initiative for the
Academy
Work on publications highlighting the work of the Academy
Provost Office
Assist with the coordination of accreditation events, including department
internal and external accreditation reviews and the regional accreditation
for the university.
Keeps abreast of relevant literature and research regarding implementing
and maintaining university assessment systems.
Attends professional training needed to fulfill the requirement of the
post.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Provost or Assistant to the
Provost for Effective Teaching and Innovation.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Doctoral Degree preferred, master's degree required in Education,
Educational Research, Social Science or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of assessment experience in an academic setting
required.
Familiarity with accreditation as it relates to assessment required.
Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to
clearly communicate about assessment methods and results in non-technical
language required.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel and database software programs
required.
Knowledge of and experience with assessment software programs and other
learning systems, such as D2L.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
required.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
Ability to identify and access supporting resources required.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively required.
Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate with a broad constituency
required.
Experience in an analytical or research role preferred.
Possess strong knowledge of types and purposes of assessment and how to
effectively analyze and use assessment data required.
Experience and understanding of best practices in assessment of learning
and assessment for learning preferred.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Complete the ORU staff application
2. Please provide transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on
your C.V. and application
3. Please provide names and e-mail addresses for three references
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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