SL Director I - Director, Strategic Planning & Assessment
Company: The University of Alabama
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: February 23, 2021
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Job Description:
SL Director I - Director, Strategic Planning & Assessment -
512161 Job no: 512161
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Director/Executive, Student
Pay Grade/Pay Range:--60 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 54100.80
Midpoint - $ 78436.80 Department/Organization:--800201 - Student
Life Assessment Normal Work Schedule:--Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m., nights & weekends as necessary Job Summary:--The Student
Life Director is responsible for program(s) within a department or
division of Student Life, which could include supervision of
personnel, budgeting & accounting, administration of programs &
activities, evaluation of personnel & programs and reporting. Part
of the Student Life Career Progression Plan. Additional Department
Summary:--The Director, Strategic Planning & Assessment builds,
supports, and sustains a culture of strategic analysis and
data-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, translating
and communicating data from key operational areas within the
Division of Student Life. The Director provides leadership to
Student Life departments in the development and implementation of
assessment, evaluation, and research strategies designed to improve
co-curricular learning/engagement and positively impact student
success.
The Director, Strategic Planning & Assessment is responsible for
Divisional strategic planning, outcome development, assessment and
evaluation, data analytics and management, and annual reporting.
The Director is expected to lead a divisional assessment committee
as well as collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness, OIRA, and
other partners across campus to align Divisional efforts with
Institutional strategy.
The successful candidate will be able to successfully supervise and
lead a team of assessment and data professionals and will possess
excellent communication skills. This includes assisting divisional
leadership with identifying and planning for the attainment of
goals for the Division, particularly those related to student
learning and the non-academic campus environment.
The Director will coordinate learning and program assessment
activities for the division, including supporting, guiding and in
some cases directing departmental assessment coordinators. The
Director will assist in planning processes related to the
Division's strategic priorities and will conduct assessment and
monitor progress toward priorities and goals. The Director will
conduct assessment consultations, create and lead staff development
opportunities related to assessment, communicate Divisional
outcomes via various communication channels, assist staff in using
assessment results to improve programs and services, and analyze
assessment data and make recommendations for program and policy
changes. The Director will manage short- and long-term projects
related to Division priorities, and monitor project teams, create
timelines, and oversee development of project deliverables, which
is used by other divisional department heads to inform decision
making related to programs and services.
Represent the division on Institutional Effectiveness and
Assessment projects (SACS, Annual Assessments, etc.).
Responsible for completing required training related to UA
policies/procedures and laws/regulations that create a more
hospitable and respectful workplace and safer work environment.
Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of
required training.
Has personal accountability for financial reporting and
responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal
processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in
public administration, management, higher education, college
student personnel, educational research, social science, or
statistics and five (5) years of experience in institutional
research, planning, assessment, or forecasting. Skills and
Knowledge:--Knowledge of academic assessment methods and
activities, able to demonstrate data management skills, ability to
assess instructional programs and review student learning outcomes
to ensure achievement of academic objectives and strategies.
Expertise in assessment and planning design, including both
quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; expertise in
current assessment instrumentation and survey design; proficiency
in data analysis; working knowledge and the ability to use the
tools, techniques, relevant statistical principles, and methods to
perform statistical analysis and measurement; strong analytical
skills and the ability to construct recommendations from evaluative
and assessment data; superior verbal and written communication
skills; good presentation skills including ability to use
PowerPoint and other marketing techniques to present information;
strong interpersonal and team-building skills. The position
requires competent organizational abilities as well as, short and
long term planning, along with an aptitude for a variety of
software technology, such as Tableau, JMP, SAS, SPSS, etc. An
understanding of the student affairs profession, student
development, and leadership theories and its impact on practice is
valuable. A demonstrated commitment to diversity and customer
service and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
such as students, alumni, University administrators and faculty,
and community members.
Demonstrated commitment to expand multicultural knowledge,
awareness, and skills as evidenced through: demonstrating
self-awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating
knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with a
diversity of people; fostering equity and inclusion. Preferred
Qualifications:--Doctoral degree in or higher in public
administration, management, higher education, college student
personnel, educational research, social science, statistics or
other relevant field and at least seven (7) years full-time
successfully demonstrated related experience (institutional
research, planning, assessment, forecasting). Background
Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s)
must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
and information obtained from social media and other internet
sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background
investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from
consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior
conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an
individualized review of the prior conviction or negative
behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal
Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal
Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer
status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally
protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of
their protected status. Applicants and employees of this
institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on
several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the
Law" Poster Advertised: 14 Jan 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Feb 2021 Central Standard Time Please note,
all Staff Employment positions close at 10:55pm CST.
Non-Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 3 days. Exempt
positions are posted a minimum of 7 days. Need help? Please email
the Human Resources Department at hrsvctr@ua.edu or contact us by
phone at (205)-348-7732.If you anticipate needing any type of
accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's
employment process, including completion of the online application
process, please contact our office in advance of your participation
or visit.-- Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Alabama
is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history
information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against
because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of
this institution are protected under Federal law from
discrimination on several bases. Pay Transparency Policy Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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