Assessment Specialist

Assessment Specialist - 26002855 Pittsburgh, PA 4 DAYS AGO 22550748 Summary Pittsburgh, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience Master's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Assessment Specialist Collections, Assessment, & Organizational Effectiveness - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002855) The Assessment Specialist is a mid-level professional position within the library's Assessment and Quality Assurance Unit, a three-person team dedicated to building an evidence-based culture across library services. Reporting to the Assessment Coordinator, this role has three core areas of responsibility: collaborating with library departments to conduct research into user behaviors, needs, and preferences, with findings shared in support of service development and improvement initiatives; maintaining the Unit's data infrastructure, including its website and resource repository, to ensure reliable access to assessment materials; and building and sustaining assessment capacity across the library by working alongside colleagues to deepen their engagement with assessment data and methods, introducing emerging tools and approaches as the field evolves. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and curious researcher, with a strong background in social research methods or a related discipline, who is committed to making assessment an ongoing, integrated part of library practice rather than a periodic intervention. This position is in-person with eligibility for a flexible work arrangement depending on unit and library needs and goals. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Social Research Methods, Applied Social Research, Program Evaluation, or a closely related field Demonstrated experience in research methods, library assessment, or a closely related field. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, or similar) and experience creating reports and visualizations for diverse audiences. Familiarity with AI tools and an understanding of their application in research, data analysis, and assessment workflows. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to non-specialist audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing and administering user surveys, usability studies, or learning outcome assessments. Experience developing and delivering training or professional development programs. Familiarity with content management systems or web platforms for maintaining resource hubs or unit websites. Familiarity with library instruction and information literacy frameworks (e.g., ACRL Framework). Job Summary Performs research, analysis, and modeling on View the full job description https://www.click2apply.net/Ddr6PkCgmOGNwi78eH2DAz. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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