Assessment coordinator

Job Purpose

The Assessment Coordinator supports the Directors of Assessment and Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) to primarily manage the college’s assessment software and inventory assessment information.

This position will also assist in providing assessment related training, consultations, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to faculty and co-curricular staff.

Position Description

• Assist the Director of Assessment in managing and maintaining the college’s assessment software (Taskstream).
• Serve as the primary contact for adding / updating course level learning outcomes in the college’s LMS.
• Under the leadership of the directors of Assessment and the CTE, prepare and deliver assessment related training, consultations, workshops, and other professional development opportunities for faculty and co-curricular staff.
• Assist in educating faculty on data analysis tools for effective evaluations.
• Provide examples of best practices for assessment of student learning and improvement of student learning outcomes.
• Assist both directors in planning Assessment and Professional Development Days, and all other training opportunities throughout the academic year.
• Oversee data collection and analysis for CTE faculty events.
• Oversee the creation of the KCKCC Assessment Newsletter (distributed monthly).
• Assist the Directors of Assessment and the CTE in preparing reports, event planning, and developing marketing materials.
• Provide support, where needed, with all levels of assessment.
• Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must understand and endorse the philosophy of the comprehensive, urban community college.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer and web-based software, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• Must demonstrate an interest and commitment to learning for life for students, staff, faculty, and self.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within higher education.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Position Qualifications and / or Education

Minimum Qualifications and / or Education

• Associates degree and Two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education setting or two (2) years’ experience in the assessment of student learning.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree and One (1) year teaching experience in a higher education setting or one (1) year experience in the assessment of student learning.

Preferred Qualifications and / or Education

• Master’s or higher degree.
• Evidence of one year experience in an Office of Assessment or Center for Teaching Excellence.
• Experience with Project Management.
• Advanced research, analytical, critical thinking, and report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of the software Canva.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Must be able to work variable schedule / hours to meet operational needs.

May require evening and weekend hours, frequent travel and must be able to work evening and weekend hours when required.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information.

Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Make sure you complete / submit all the documents listed as required.

• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.

• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and / or shown to have equivalency to a United States : Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection / hiring process.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution

Last updated : 2024-02-23