Director of Assessment

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Director of Assessment for the Center for Faculty Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Assessment plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that foster a culture of assessment at Creighton University. In collaboration with the leadership of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), this position is responsible for leading and overseeing the assessment of student learning processes for both academic and co-curricular programs across the university, ensuring alignment with institutional mission and goals. The Director will also manage faculty development and peer review initiatives focused on assessment practices, course evaluations, and the use of formative teaching effectiveness tools to enhance instructional quality.

This role provides strategic direction for the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of assessment processes across all university programs and campuses. The Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure the effective use of data in improving student learning outcomes, teaching effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with institutional accreditation standards.

Responsible for creating and maintaining assessment dashboards, leveraging advanced data management tools and technical skills to analyze and visualize key performance indicators. This will involve managing complex data systems, ensuring the accurate collection and reporting of assessment data, and providing actionable insights to inform decision-making. The position requires an autonomous leader with a strong background in data management, program assessment, faculty development, and technical expertise in creating and maintaining effective data systems.

Additionally, the Director will provide critical data support to meet accreditation requirements and will serve as a key member of the CFE leadership team, advancing the Center's mission and contributing to the strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Assessment/Evaluation, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in assessment, program management, or a related field, with a strong preference for experience in higher education.
• Experience with program-level assessment processes and tools, including the ability to analyze and interpret data to drive program improvements.
• Proven ability to lead faculty development initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and the role of assessment in meeting accreditation standards, with a preference for experience in preparing accreditation reports.
• Demonstrated expertise in data management and reporting tools, including advanced skills with Excel, dashboards, and assessment software (e.g., Anthology Evaluate, Qualtrics).

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don't hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu