Director of Assessment & Acad. Institutional Research

Director of Assessment & Acad. Institutional Research Core responsibilities Assessment & Learning Outcomes (primary) Lead and coordinate the continuous assessment cycle for undergraduate, graduate, and other programs: outcome writing, curriculum mapping, assessment design, direct/indirect measures, data collection, analysis, and closing the loop. Maintain centralized assessment calendar, repository, and standardized report templates. Provide consultation to faculty and staff on assessment methodology, rubric design, reliable scoring, and interpreting results. Oversee assessment tool(s) administration (e.g., Watermark), ensure data integrity, and manage training. Produce periodic assessment summaries and trend analyses for academic leadership. Program Review & Program Viability (distinct, cyclical) Assist with program review: enrollment trends, retention and completion metrics, student-learning evidence, course and faculty productivity, cost-per-credit and cost-per-graduate, adjunct reliance, and labor-market alignment. Accreditation Maintain an understanding of the requirements of HLC criteria and USDOE policy changes and their institutional implications, as applicable. Conduct periodic compliance audits of assessment and program review activities and remediate gaps. Training, Capacity Building & Communication Design and deliver workshops and one‑on‑one coaching for faculty, staff, and administrators on assessment practices, data literacy, and use of assessment platforms. Serve as institutional consultant for syllabus-level outcomes alignment and capstone assessment design. Communicate results, timelines, and expectations clearly across units; produce concise executive summaries for leadership. Data, Reporting & Decision Support Track action-plan implementation and report closure rates. Aid in determining cohort classifications for incoming students to support institutional data analysis and reporting. Assist with gathering and compiling institutional data for departmental reviews and other reporting needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications

Education & Experience Qualifications:

Requirements for this position include a Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in higher education administration, with demonstrated significant administrative and teaching responsibilities. Terminal Degree is preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:

Must have the ability to operate a personal computer and keyboard, printers, telephone, facsimile, typewriter, and other office equipment. Manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats is necessary. Knowledge of and practice with emerging technologies is preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus.

Other Information & Attributes:

The position will, on occasion, require scheduled evenings and travel to state meetings. Institution Description

General Summary:

Provide university-wide leadership and day-to-day coordination of assessment of student learning and program effectiveness across academic units. Provide support for the program review cycle and program-viability assessments. Build capacity through training, manage assessment systems and dashboards, and deliver evidence-based recommendations to academic leadership.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities Assessment & Learning Outcomes (primary) Program Review & Program Viability (distinct, cyclical) Accreditation Training, Capacity Building & Communication Data, Reporting & Decision Support Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in higher education administration, with demonstrated significant administrative and teaching responsibilities. Terminal Degree is preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:

Ability to operate a personal computer and keyboard, printers, telephone, facsimile, typewriter, and other office equipment. Manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats is necessary. Knowledge of and practice with emerging technologies is preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus.

Other Information & Attributes:

The position will, on occasion, require scheduled evenings and travel to state meetings. CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To receive an application, please email HR@centralmethodist.edu or call 660-248-6899. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance AD&D Long Term Disability TIAA 403b Retirement Flexible Spending Account Health Saving's Account Tuition Assistance Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave

Application Due Date:

2026-07-15

Job Start Date:

2026-08-01

Salary:

$50000 - $55000

City:

Fayette

State/Province/Region:

MO

Institution:

Central Methodist University

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