Job Title:Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Requisition Number:RE50579
Working Title:Director of Assessment
Department Name:89504:Strategic Planning & IE
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:50
Salary Range:$81,640-138,798/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies Required Related Experience:6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Effectively communicating with individuals from different backgrounds.
Shift:Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Summary:The Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Assessment to lead and coordinate comprehensive assessment initiatives across academic and administrative units. This leadership role is critical in advancing the University's mission of continuous improvement and institutional excellence. The Director will be responsible for implementing University-wide strategies for assessing student learning outcomes and developing policies and plans for the evaluation of administrative functions. Serving as a key consultant, the Director will work closely with faculty, department chairs, and deans to support the design, execution, and analysis of academic program assessments. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading assessment initiatives and leveraging assessment management software to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting. This individual will also collaborate with colleagues across the institution to support accreditation reaffirmation and ensure ongoing compliance with institutional and external standards.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:Preferred Education: PhD
Preferred Experience: To include at least three years of directing assessment efforts.
Deadline to Apply:06/23/2025
Our University Community:We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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